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Paneer rajma salad on a white plate with a spoon in the side.

Paneer Tikka and Rajma Salad with Mint Yogurt Dressing

This Paneer Tikka and Rajma Salad offers a vibrant, flavorful, and fresh take on classic Indian ingredients.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

For the paneer:

For the salad:

  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed (alternatively, use 1½ cups of cooked kidney beans)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 small bell pepper diced
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup mint leaves chopped

For the dressing:

  • ¾ cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mint leaves
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust as per taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder optional

Instructions

  • Marinate the paneer: In a bowl, combine the yogurt, tandoori masala, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the paneer cubes and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Air Fry the paneer: Lightly grease the air fryer basket and place the marinated paneer in a single layer. Air fry at 375 F for 8-10 minutes or until they are slightly charred.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mint leaves, sugar, salt, and chili powder.
  • Prepare the salad: Combine the kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl.
  • Assemble the salad: Place the salad mixture on a serving plate. Top with the grilled paneer cubes and drizzle with the creamy mint yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Don't skip marinating the paneer! Marinating allows the flavors to penetrate the cheese, resulting in more flavorful paneer tikka. Aim for at least 15 minutes, but overnight is ideal for even deeper flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer. This ensures even cooking and crisping of the paneer tikka on all sides. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • If you prefer a smoother consistency of the dressing, blend the yogurt and mint leaves together until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
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