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Air Fryer Thecha Paneer – Spicy Air Fryer Paneer Tikka

Marinated with a zesty cilantro, serrano peppers, garlic, and Greek yogurt this  Air Fryer Thecha Paneer – Spicy air fryer Paneer Tikka just needs a short session in the air fryer. 
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz paneer (340 gms) (store bought)
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup raw peanuts (skinless)
  • 3 tsp oil of choice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds  (jeera)
  • 3/4 tbsp garlic (minced finely)
  • 1/4 cup serrano peppers small (chopped finely) (25 small serrano peppers)
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves fresh (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp dried desiccated coconut
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Method
 

Prep
  1. Chop the cilantro and serrano peppers finely. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cook
  1. Dry roast raw skinless peanuts on the pan on low - medium heat. Once they start changing color to light brown (in about 2 to 5 minutes) and become fragrant remove them in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Add oil to the pan on low-medium heat. Moreover, let the oil heat up. Next add in cumin seeds, fresh minced garlic and serrano peppers. Let them sauté for a minute until the cumin seeds splutter. Then add cilantro, coconut and sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the coconut becomes fragrant. Keep stirring. Transfer to the bowl with the peanuts and let the mixture cool down.
  3. After the mixture has cooled, place everything in a blender, add salt and blend coarsely.
  4. Mix the blended mixture with Greek yogurt. Dice the paneer in 2 to 3-inch pieces. Throw the chopped paneer in the marinade. Additionally, let the paneer marinate for 30 minutes.
  5. When you are ready to cook, grease the air fryer basket with oil. I grease mine by rubbing, brushing, or spraying, a little bit of oil on the bottom grate. Furthermore, follow your air fryer directions for preheating to 350°F for 5 minutes. Finally, when it’s preheated, working in batches, place the paneer in a single layer.
  6. Air fry at 370°F for 7 minutes.
  7. Remove the paneer from the air fryer and serve.