Paneer Tikka Quesadillas

• hidangan: 10 servings
• masa aktif: 30 minutes
• jumlah masa: 45 minutes

Bahan-bahan

2 tbsp yogurt

1 1/2 tbsp garlic

1 1/2 tbsp ginger

1/4 of a lemon (squeezed)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika)

400 grams paneer soaked in hot water (sliced)

2 tbsp avocado oil (divided (1 tbsp for paneer, 1 tbsp for veggies)

2 cloves

1/4 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 pods green cardamom

1 green bell pepper (sliced)

1 red bell pepper (sliced)

1 red onion (sliced)

salt to taste

1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika)

1 tsp coriander powder

1 1/2 tsp chat masala I like MDH

1/2 tsp red chili powder

1/4 tsp garam masala

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup sour cream

2 tsp taco seasoning

2 tbsp fresh cilantro

1-2 tsp lime juice

1 tbsp water

10 whole wheat tortillas

5 cups cheddar cheese, grated (2/3 cup per quesadilla, less or more)

spoonfuls of cooked paneer & veggies

Arahan

Marinate the Paneer

Soak paneer in hot boiling water for 20 minutes until soft. Do this if you're using a store-bought paneer.

In a large mixing bowl, add yogurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder (paprika), and salt. Mix the marinade well.

Slice the paneer into long strips (or smaller cubes if you prefer). You don't want the paneer pieces too big as we are filling them inside a quesadilla.

Add the paneer to the marinade and mix until well-coated. Allow the paneer to marinate for about 10 minutes.

Prep the Ingredients & Make the Taco Sauce

In the meantime, slice the onions, and red & green bell peppers.

Grate cheddar cheese - you will need this for the quesadillas.

For the Taco Sauce, add sour cream, taco seasoning, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and water to a small bowl.

Mix well and refrigerate until you're ready to eat.

Cook the Paneer & Veggies

Heat up a castiron skillet on low-medium heat, once hot, add oil and then the marinated paneer.

Line the paneer up so all the sides get cooked. Let each side cook for about 40 seconds. Cook the paneer for 4 minutes total - if you cook it too long, it'll become rubbery.

Stir the paneer around. Your paneer tikka is ready and slightly golden.

Set aside.

In the same pan, add oil, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and green cardamom pods. Saute for a minute.

Now add the onions and bell peppers. Season with salt and saute for 4-5 minutes until caramelized.

Add the cooked paneer back in. Also add the spices - chat masala, Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika), coriander powder, red chili powder, and garam masala.

Stir for a minute. Turn off the stove and set aside.

Add fresh cilantro.

Make the Paneer Tikka Quesadillas

Start by warming up a castiron skillet on low-medium heat. Once hot, add a whole wheat tortilla. Cook for a minute and flip.

On the other side add about 1/4 cup of cheese to half the quesadilla.

Add the paneer tikka mixture.

Top with another 1/4 cup of cheese.

Close half the quesadilla. Flip. Cook on each side for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Your quesadilla is ready. Slice in thirds.

Pemakanan

• Kalori: 536 kcal
• Jumlah Lemak: 37 g
• Lemak Tepu: 19 g
• Kolesterol: 87 mg
• Natrium: 798 mg
• Jumlah Karbohidrat: 29 g
• Serat Pemakanan: 4 g
• Jumlah Gula: 4 g
• Protein: 24 g