paneer amritsari recipe

Paneer amritsari recipe for toddlers & kids

By Swasthi on September 15, 2019, Comments, Jump to Recipe

Paneer amritsari recipe for toddlers & kids – A quick and delicious tawa paneer tikka without using curd. Paneer amritsari is a starter that is served in some of the North Indian restaurants here in Singapore. The dish is extremely aromatic and delicious but it is deep fried. A few trials to make it at home without deep frying lead me to this recipe. It uses the same marinade as the restaurant style starter.

paneer amritsari recipe

This turns no less than the one we would enjoy in the restaurant here. This paneer amritsari just takes 10 minutes and surprisingly it makes one of the best paneer tikka that any one can make all without even using yogurt.

The dish is mildly spiced and the besan gets roasted well which gives the dish a great aroma.

It goes great as a starter, after school snack or inside wraps/ kati rolls with some additional veggies. The same marinade I even use for making the tikka for Paneer pulao.

Paneer amritsari can be made for kids & toddler parties. It also goes good in lunch box and can be paired with any rice varieties as a side.

For more kids’ friendly Paneer recipes, you can check
Chilli paneer
Paneer paratha for toddlers
Crispy paneer popcorn
Paneer cutlet
Palak paneer rolls

How to make paneer amritsari

1. Add paneer, red chilli powder, kasuri methi, ajwain, garam masala, salt, amchur powder, ginger garlic paste and besan to a bowl.

marination for paneer amritsari

2. Sprinkle very little water and toss to coat the paneer well with this masala.

spiced marinade to make paneer amritsari

3. Heat oil in a pan. Add the paneer and begin to roast them well.

pan frying paneer to make paneer amritsari

4. Paneer cubes may stick to each other, you will have to separate them gently while sauteing. Do not over cook. When the raw smell of the besan goes away turn off and move to a plate.

golden roasted paneer amritsari

Garnish with coriander leaves and onion wedges. Skew them or put them on to picks. Serve warm or hot. Do not leave them in the pan else they may get cooked further & turn rubbery.

paneer amritsari

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Quick paneer amritsari recipe – Delicious paneer appetizer made under 10 mins. It is mildly spiced and can be eaten as a snack or with rice, roti or stuffed inside the roti rolls.
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Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings3 People
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

Ingredients for paneer amritsari

  • 2 cups paneer frozen or at least chilled
  • 1/8 tsp carom seeds or ajwain or vaamu
  • ½ to ¾ tsp red chili powder (use less for toddlers)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/8 tsp amchur powder or dried mango powder or lemon juice
  • 1 pinch pepper powder (optional)
  • ½ tsp Kasuri methi crushed or dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Pinch turmeric or haldi
  • 3 tbsp besan or chickpea flour (preferably coarse one)
  • 2 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  • Make sure the paneer is chilled other wise it may turn rubbery.
  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl and toss. 
  • If needed sprinkle 1 to 2 tbsp water for the marinade to coat the paneer well.
  • Heat oil in a wide pan and saute paneer until the raw smell of besan is gone.
  • Paneer amritsari begins to smell good, when it is done. Switch off the heat and serve as a snack or a side with roti, rice. You can also roll them up in wraps.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Paneer amritsari
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Cholesterol 99mg33%
Sodium 437mg19%
Potassium 62mg2%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 135IU3%
Calcium 720mg72%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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5 stars
It came out soooo welll. Even my One and half yeardaughter enjoyed it ?

You’re a saviour in times of covid! Use your recipes every day 🙂

My husband and I are the biggest fans

5 stars
This recipe is so so easy and amazingly tasty. Was done in 10 minutes. And son loved it. Had some left over rice just buttered it and mixed the remaining paneer and tossed it with salt . It made a great dish too. Thank you for this recipe.

your ‘s all recipe is very easy and teasty

Looks delicious!!

wow.. tats a droolworthy paneer dish..

this looks yummy!

swasthi, that looks yummy.

drooling me..so yummy..awesome recipe…

Delicious, Drooling here

Very tempting. Perfect color and texture

this looks so easy and yum…

This one looks absolutely tempting….quick n perfect starter for any occasion

Looks so easy and yum…perfect for kids…bookmarked!!

Paneer looks so yummy and great.

wow such an delicious and yummy paneer amritsari 🙂 looks so tempting !!