Pahadi Paneer Tikka Wrap

Paneer and onions marinated in a delectable curd and mint based marinade, makes this an irresistible tikka! The key to ensuring that the marinade doesn’t slide off the tikkas is to use hung curds and not miss out use of cornflour. Wrap the tikkas with a handful of onion rings sprinkled with chaat masala for a simple yet delicious combo!

PREPARATION TIME : 20 MINUTES. COOKING TIME : 6 TO 8 MINUTES. MAKES 4 WRAPS.

For the pahadi marinade
1 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
½ cup chopped coriander (dhania)
3 tbsp hung curds (dahi)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 green chillies, roughly chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp low fat milk

For the paneer tikkas
16 pieces low fat paneer (cottage cheese), cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes
16 pieces capsicum, cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes
16 pieces onions, cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes
1 tbsp oil for cooking

Other ingredients
1 cup onion rings
Chaat masala to taste
4 rotis, whole wheat

For the pahadi marinade
1. Combine all the ingredients, except the cornflour and milk, and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste, without using water.
2. Add the cornflour and cream, mix well and keep aside.

For the paneer tikkas
1. Combine the paneer cubes, capsicum cubes, onion cubes and half the marinade in a bowl and toss gently. Keep aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
2. On a satay stick, arrange 4 pieces each of paneer, capsicum and onion cubes alternatively. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more satays.
3. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the satays on a medium flame using oil till the paneer is light brown in colour from all sides. Keep aside.

How to proceed
1. Combine the onions rings with chaat masala in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.
2. Place a roti on a clean dry surface and slide the paneer tikkas from 1 satay stick in a row in the centre of the roti, gently using a knife.
3. Arrange ¼ cup of onion rings over the paneer tikkas.
4. Finally spread ¼th of the remaining pahadi marinade over it and roll it up tightly.
5. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more wraps.
6. Wrap a tissue paper around each wrap and serve immediately.

This is an extremely healthy wrap to eat and for dinner, 2 wraps would be just great with a small salad or bowl of dal. The paneer (cottage cheese) will give you the protein your body needs.

Source : Wraps and Rolls by Tarla Dalal