Paneer Tikka Roll – Street Style

Step 1: Prepare Vegetables

Slice the capsicum, onion, and tomato into long, thin strips. Set aside.

Step 2: Cut Paneer

Cut the paneer block into bite-sized cubes.

Step 3: Prepare Paratha Dough

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.

Step 4: Add Oil to Dough

Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into the flour mixture and mix it in with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5: Knead Dough

Gradually add water, little by little, and knead the mixture to form a semi-soft, pliable dough. Continue kneading for 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Step 6: Rest Dough

Apply a thin layer of oil over the kneaded dough, cover the bowl with a lid or cling film, and let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes.

Step 7: Prepare Paneer Marinade

In a separate mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of mustard oil, 1 tablespoon of red chili powder, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, 1 tablespoon of cumin powder, 1 tablespoon of black pepper powder, 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of Kasuri Methi, 1 teaspoon of Amchur powder, 1 teaspoon of Garam Masala, and salt to taste.

Step 8: Add Curd and Whisk Marinade

Add approximately 0.5 cup of curd (yogurt) to the spice mixture. Whisk vigorously until you achieve a smooth, lump-free marinade paste.

Step 9: Marinate Paneer

Add the paneer cubes to the prepared marinade. Gently mix with a spoon or your hands, ensuring each paneer piece is thoroughly coated with the marinade.

Step 10: Infuse Smoky Flavor

Create a small space in the center of the marinated paneer. Place a small metal bowl containing a hot, glowing charcoal piece into this space. Pour a few drops of oil over the hot charcoal, then immediately cover the main bowl tightly. Allow it to smoke for 5-7 minutes to infuse a smoky flavor into the paneer. Remove the charcoal bowl afterwards.

Step 11: Roll Lachha Paratha

Take a small portion of the rested dough. Dust your work surface and the dough with a little flour. Roll it out into a thin, large circular sheet.

Step 12: Cut and Form Lachha

Using a knife, cut the rolled dough into thin, parallel strips. Then, gather these strips and roll them tightly into a spiral shape to form a lachha paratha ball.

Step 13: Roll Paratha

Gently flatten the lachha paratha ball and roll it out again into a round paratha of your desired thickness.

Step 14: Cook Paratha

Heat a tawa (flat griddle) over medium heat. Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, flipping it regularly and applying a little oil (or ghee) until it turns golden brown and crispy. Repeat this process for all the parathas.

Step 15: Cook Paneer Tikka

Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat. Add the marinated paneer cubes and cook them, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until they are lightly browned on all sides and the marinade has thickened.

Step 16: Add Vegetables

Add the previously sliced capsicum, onion, and tomato to the pan with the cooked paneer.

Step 17: Stir-fry Vegetables

Stir-fry the vegetables with the paneer for approximately 1 minute. Ensure the vegetables remain crunchy and are not overcooked. Turn off the flame.

Step 18: Assemble the Roll

Place a cooked paratha on a clean, flat surface. Spoon a generous amount of the paneer tikka and vegetable mixture onto the center of the paratha.

Step 19: Add Sauces

Drizzle green chili sauce and hot sauce (ketchup) over the filling according to your preference.

Step 20: Fold the Roll

Carefully fold the paratha from both sides to create a tight roll. For easy handling, wrap the bottom half of the roll in parchment paper or foil.

Step 21: Serve

Serve the delicious homemade Paneer Tikka Rolls immediately while they are warm.

• Ensure the paratha dough is semi-soft for best results.

• Do not overcook the vegetables in the paneer mixture; they should retain their crunch.

• The smoky flavor from charcoal is optional but highly recommended for an authentic tikka taste.

• Add other vegetables like carrots or corn.

• Experiment with different sauces like mint chutney or mayonnaise.

• Use whole wheat flour for a healthier paratha option.