Paneer Tikka made easily on a tava in a matter of minutes! These paneer tikkas can be consumed during navratris and while fasting as their is no onion garlic or any kind of flour. The marinade is thick and sticks to the paneer pieces giving it the nice crusty look we usually get on a grill!

Made in a spoonful of oil these paneer tikkas are healthy, lowfat and high in protein keeping us full on the days we fast. Also, the Almond flour used to bind the marinade, helps to increase the protein and the nutrition quotient of the paneer tikkas. If Almond flour is not available, then use Amaranth/Rajgira flour or Water chestnut/Singoda flour as both these can be consumed while fasting.

The Green chutney made of cilantro and mint adds a burst of flavor and gives it a gorgeous green color. I have not added any additional food coloring but if you want an intense green color use a drop of green color. I have used home made green chutney but you can use store bought ready made green chutney.

Other Paneer recipes to try out are-

Tandoori Paneer/Tofu

Paneer Butter Masala-No Onion No Garlic Recipe

No onion garlic Malai Kofta

Paneer Pesto Corn Sandwich

Thai Veg Curry with Tofu/Paneer

Check out this Collection of Navratri/Vrat Fasting Recipes which also includes how to make Navratri Parshad- Halwa, Puri, chana and How to make Atte ka Diya for puja.

Here is the written recipe,followed by the step by step pictorial recipe-

Hariyali Paneer Tikka on Tava-No onion garlic Vrat Paneer Tikka/Jain Paneer Tikka

Aanchal Gupta

Paneer Tikka made easily on a tava is marinated in Green chutney. These paneer tikkas can be consumed during navratris and fasting as their is no onion garlic or any kind of flour or binding agent. The marinade is thick and sticks to the paneer pieces giving it the nice crusty look we usually get on a grill! Made in a spoonful of oil these paneer tikkas are healthy,lowfat and high in protein keeping us full on the days we fast.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings skewers

Ingredients

200 gms/7 oz Paneer cut into 12 pieces/cubes

for marination

2 tbsp Green cilantro mint chutney
1/2 tsp minced ginger
1/2 tsp minced green chilies
1 tbsp Almond Flour
1 tbsp Greek yogurt/very thick yogurt
1 tbsp oil
1/8 tsp green cardamom powder/elaichi powder
salt as needed keeping in mind that the green chutney has salt
lemon juice if needed if chutney is not sour enough

Other

6-12 grape tomatoes washed
1-2 tsp oil/ghee/butter for browning the paneer tikkas on the pan
6 pcs 6 inch bamboo skewers

Instructions

Mix all the marinade ingredients, making sure the paneer pieces are evenly coated on all sides with the marinade
Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours
Place the paneer pieces and grape tomatoes alternately on the skewers
Heat a pan/tava/skillet on medium and put 1/2 tsp oil
Place the skewers on the pan and let one side turn a bit golden in color
Put 1/2 tsp oil/ghee and flip the paneer tikkas so the other sides also turns golden in color
Serve with cilantro,green chilies and cut lemon wedges

Notes

These tikkas can be made on an indoor electric grill as well. Use salt and lemon juice cautiously as it depends on the chutney being used as marinade. I didn’t use any lemon juice as my chutney was sour enough. Used just a sprinkling of salt. Almond flour adds protein, binds the marinade so it sticks to the paneer pieces and gives it a nice crust. Use Rajgira/Amaranth or Water chestnut/singoda flour. Kuttu flour/buckwheat flour can be used but since its dark in color, it may change the look of the paneer tikkas.

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Disclaimer: The nutritional information shared here is approximate. Variations may exist due to ingredients and brands used. Please refer to a Registered Dietitian

or Nutritionist if you have any health issues or questions.

Here is the step by step pictorial recipe-

Ingredients