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tandoori paneer tikka tacos
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Tandoori Paneer Tikka Tacos

Indian Mexican fusion dish of tandoori paneer tikka tacos is fresh, spicy and has a hint of sweet with mango jalapeno crema. Served with a green chutney inspired salsa.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Indian, indian fusion, Indian Mexican fusion, Mexican
Keyword: indian fusion tacos, paneer tacos, paneer tikka, paneer tikka tacos, tandoori paneer
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • Grill pan or pan

Ingredients

Tandoori Paneer Tikka

  • 2 8 oz paneer packages about 450 grams
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ginger minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tsp tandoori masala I used MDH brand
  • 4 tsp chaat masala
  • 2 cup greek yogurt I used Fage 5% fat
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp kashmiri pepper powder gives color and hint of spice
  • 2 tsp salt

Sauteed Bell Peppers

  • 2 medium bell peppers chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp oregano

Mango Jalapeno Crema

  • 1½ cup chopped mango about 1 medium-large mango
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp jalapeno chopped, about ½ jalapeno
  • 1½ tsp lime juice fresh squeezed

Fresh Mint Cilantro Green Chutney Inspired Salsa

  • 1 cup red onions chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup mint chopped
  • 2 tbsp jalapeno chopped, about 1/2 jalapeno
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Taco Shells and toppings of choice

  • 12 taco shells
  • lettuce per taste, optional
  • shredded cheese per taste, optional

Instructions

Tandoori Paneer Tikka Tacos

  • Whisk greek yogurt in a bowl. Add spices,lemon juice and mix. Add cubed paneer and combine until thoroughly coated. Let paneer soak in marinade atleast 2 hours and up to overnight in fridge.
    tandoori paneer tikka ingredients
  • Coat pan with oil and heat pan (about 1 tbsp oil). Once hot, add paneer. Cook paneer mixing so sides get a bit of char and crispiness. About 8-10 minutes, giving time for water of marinade to burn off first. Alternatively, you can bake in oven (instructions in blog post).
    tandoori paneer tikka
  • Set paneer aside when ready
    tandoori paneer tikka tacos

Sauteed Bell Peppers

  • Using same pan saute bell peppers until begin to char a bit for 5-6 minutes. Add salt and oregano. Mix and set aside.
    bell peppers

Mango Jalapeno Crema

  • Chop mango and 1/2 jalapeno. Add to blender along with salt, lime and sour cream. Blend until smooth and set aside.
    mango jalapeno crema

Fresh Mint and Cilantro Green Chutney Inspired Salsa

  • Dice onions and remaining 1/2 jalapeno. Chop cilantro and mint finely. Mix in a bowl with salt and lemon juice.
    fresh mint and cilantro salsa

Notes

Recommend cutting recipe in half for 2-3 people
Feel free to substitute yogurt for sour cream in the crema!
Good tacos have multiple components! This recipe covers the following:
  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka (15 minutes active time to make, additional time for paneer to soak in marinade)
  • Sauteed Bell Peppers (6-7 minutes to make)
  • Mango Jalapeno Crema (sauce, 5 minutes to make)
  • Fresh mint and cilantro green chutney inspired salsa (5 minutes to make)

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg