Tandoori Paneer Chaat

Elevate your snacking game with this vibrant and tantalizing Tandoori Paneer Chaat, a delightful blend of smoky, spiced paneer cubes and refreshing vegetables, topped with crispy sev and tangy chutneys. This fusion recipe combines the bold flavors of Indian tandoori spices with the irresistible crunch and zest of traditional chaat, making it the perfect appetizer or street-food-style treat. Marinated in a flavorful mix of yogurt, tandoori masala, and aromatic spices, the paneer is grilled to perfection, adding a charred, smoky depth that pairs beautifully with the freshness of finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and cucumber. Drizzled with green and tamarind chutneys, finished with a sprinkle of chaat masala, and garnished with coriander leaves, this quick and easy dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's the ultimate combination of texture and taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Paneer (cottage cheese)
• 4 tablespoons Thick yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Tandoori masala
• 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Amchur (dry mango powder)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium Tomato (finely chopped)
• 0.5 medium Cucumber (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Green chutney
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind chutney
• 0.25 cup Sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the paneer into bite-sized cubes and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, amchur powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth marinade.

Step 3

Add the paneer cubes to the marinade and gently mix until all pieces are evenly coated. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Heat oil in a non-stick pan or grill pan over medium heat. Add the marinated paneer cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are slightly charred and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped onion, tomato, and cucumber.

Step 6

Add the grilled paneer cubes to the vegetable mix, along with green chutney and tamarind chutney. Gently toss everything together.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a serving plate or bowl. Sprinkle sev generously on top and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or street-food-style snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	771.9 grams (771.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1241

Total Fat 84.40g	108%
Saturated Fat 35.70g	179%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 149mg	50%
Sodium 2265mg	98%
Total Carbohydrate 76.00g	28%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 31.70g
Protein 58.30g	117%

Vitamin D 24IU	119%
Calcium 747mg	57%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 1511mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 23.4%