Paneer or tofu tikka tacos

What do you do with leftover paneer tikka?  You make paneer tacos!  Enjoy this amazing Indian-Mexican colourful dish with your friends and family on a regular weeknight or a small get together at home.

Paneer or tofu tikka is a popular Indian street food and originates in northern India. The combination of  yellow, red, orange peppers, red onions, garlic, chipotle chilli , lemon and cilantro sautéed into a spicy fajita mixture on top of a piece of  spicy paneer or tofu tikka placed on a corn tortilla and a dollop of guacamole is full of  an Indian-Mexican fusion delight!

In olive oil, sauté sliced peppers, red onions, garlic, Himalayan salt and chipotle chili powder.

Paneer tikka tacos

  • Serves: 4-6

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes

  • Cooking Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • Panneer or tofu Tikka (Recipe in previous post)

  • 24 mini corn tortillas

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 red pepper sliced

  • 1/2 orange pepper sliced

  • 1/2 yellow pepper sliced

  • 1/2 red onion sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves minced

  • 1/2 cup cilantro

  • 1 green chilli chopped (optional)

  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chilli ground

  • Himalayan salt to taste

  • juice of half a lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

In a skillet on medium heat add olive oil and sauté  the red onions and all the peppers on medium heat. Add garlic, salt and chipotle and add cilantro and lemon juice after vegetables are cooked through.

On a separate pan, heat the tortillas on both sides or place on a grill and place them in a towel so they stay warm.

Layer each corn tortilla with paneer tikka (recipe from previous post, fajita style pepper mixture and serve with a dollop of guacamole and sour cream or your favourite Mexican or Indian hot sauce.

Enjoy!

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