Indian cuisine
Paneer tikka orPaneer Soola [ 1] orChhena Soola is anIndian dish made from chunks ofpaneer orchhena marinated in spices and grilled in atandoor .[ 2] [ 3] It is avegetarian alternative tochicken tikka and other meat dishes.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] The dish is popular in India and is also available in countries with anIndian diaspora .[ 7] [ 8]
Chunks ofpaneer , a type offresh cheese , are marinated in spices and then arranged on a stick withcapsicums (bell peppers),onions andtomatoes . These sticks are grilled in atandoor , and the dish is served hot, seasoned withlemon juice andchaat masala .[ 9] It is sometimes accompanied bysalad ormint chutney .[ 10] Tikka dishes traditionally go well with mint chutney.[ 11] The paneer, though tender, has a crisp singe on the surface.[ 12]
When paneer tikka is served with a sauce, it is calledpaneer tikka masala .[ 13] It is also served in a wrap, as apaneer tikka roll , where the paneer tikka is wrapped in anIndian flatbread and served.[ 2] [ 14] A variant of paneer tikka is also made as akebab .[ 15]
Over the years, there have been several variations, such asKashmiri paneer tikka , where the paneer is stuffed with choppedalmonds and grilled,[ 16] a variety ofChinese food , paneer tikka masalachow mein [ 17] anddosa stuffed with paneer tikka.[ 18]
Internationalfast-food chains in India have also incorporated paneer tikka into their menus. For example,Pizza Hut andDomino's offer a paneer tikka topping on theirpizzas ,[ 19] [ 20] whereasSubway offers a paneer tikka sandwich[ 21] andMcDonald's has a paneer tikka wrap on its menu.[ 22] ITC 'sBingo brand ofpotato chips has experimented with a paneer tikka flavour of chips.[ 23] Before that, in 2003,Nestle 'sMaggi experimented with a ready-to-cook variety of paneer tikka.[ 24] Other companies also offer spice mixes and ready-to-eat variants of paneer tikka.[ 25]
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