Crispy Paneer Tacos in a Creamy Tikka Sauce
If you fancy Paneer Tacos smothered in a creamy, spicy tikka-style sauce, this recipe is for you! It comes together in under 20 minutes and makes the perfect bold, flavorful weeknight dinner, a celebration or hosting menu.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 medium sized onions
- 1 bell peppers (preferrable green and red) - take ½ of each color
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup tikka paste
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- ½ block paneer (188gms)
- 2-3 tablespoon water (to dilute the consistency, if required)
- 1 packet tortillas (small size)
- 2 tablespoon shredded cheese
Instructions
Paneer Tikka Taco Filling
- In a pan add cooking oil and toss in veggies cut in cubes. Add salt and turn heat high to char veggies. Don't overcook the veggies, just 5-7 mins should be good - we want it to have a bite unless you prefer it fully cooked.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 medium sized onions, 1 bell peppers (preferrable green and red) - take ½ of each color, 1 teaspoon salt
- Once veggies are charred and cooked to your desired liking, add tikka paste and mix to coat the veggies. If using store bought paste then taste and modify spice level (in case you want to up the heat then add chilli powder or hot sauce).¼ cup tikka paste
- Add in yogurt for creaminess - if you feel the paste is too spicy for your level then add more yogurt.1 tablespoon yogurt
- Add in paneer cut in cubes and if using store bought paneer then its recommended to give it a boil for couple minutes before use to soften it.½ block paneer (188gms)
- At the point if you prefer to thin out consistency then add water. Cover and your taco filling is ready.2-3 tablespoon water (to dilute the consistency, if required)
Paneer Tikka Tacos:
- In a skillet, add a tortilla and warm it on both sides on medium heat.1 packet tortillas (small size)
- Add in the tikka filling in the centre and layer with cheese to your preference. Fold it and cook the taco on both sides. I like my tacos crispy so I cook for couple more minutes until golden brown.2 tablespoon shredded cheese
- Serve with green chutney or a dipping sauce you like and lime wedges for extra tang.
Notes
Tikka Paste - In this recipe I use my homemade tikka paste which I highly recommend to use if you have the time, its way better than store bought jars and only takes 10 mins!