Paneer Tacos | Paneer & Corn Tacos, An Indian Mexican Fusion
Paneer tacos | Paneer & corn taco is a wonderful Indian Mexican fusion, combining paneer & corn with Mexican spices and topped with some delicious fixins!
Servings 8 paneer tacos
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
For the tomato salsa
- 2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped, (I used 1/2 a jalapeno)
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 3-4 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
For the paneer and corn filling
- 200 grams paneer (Indian cottage cheese), about 1 & 3/4 cups of paneer cubes
- 3/4 cup sweet yellow corn
- 1 nos. large garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- Dash of lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
For the spice mix
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp Mexican chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 small veg bouillon cube
- Salt, to taste, add accordingly as the bouillon cube has salt
For the tacos
- 8 taco shells
- shredded lettuce as required
- tomato salsa as required
- sour cream as required
- Mexican 4 blend cheese as required
Instructions
For the tomato salsa
- Add tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, grated garlic in a mixing bowl.
- Add lime juice, mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Add cilantro leaves and mix well. Taste, adjust seasonings as per desired taste, adding more lime juice if required. You can prepare it a couple of hours in advance to let the flavors mingle.
For the paneer and corn filling
- Transfer paneer cubes in a bowl, add all the spices and mix gently. Set aside whilst you prepare the onion and bell peppers.
- Heat oil in a skillet, add minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and bell pepper, sauté another 2 minutes. The onions and peppers should retain the crunch.
- Add in the paneer and sauté on medium low heat, about 2-3 minutes. Ensure that the spices do not burn.
- Add corn, mix well and cook just until heated through. Check for seasoning and add salt now as required.
- Add a dash of lime juice, mix and switch off the heat.
- Add chopped cilantro and fold it in. The filling is ready.
For the tacos
- Heat oven to 350 F. Lay taco shells on a cookie sheet, bake for 5 minutes or until crisp.
- Place the prepared paneer-corn filling in a bowl. Also place the salsa, lettuce, sour cream and shredded cheese in separate bowls. Spoon filling in tacos, add desired toppings!
Notes
- The heat level of the seasoning mix in this recipe is very mild, if you like more spice, add cayenne pepper and increase the chili powder.
- You can substitute paneer with tofu.
- You may use 2-3 tsp of taco seasoning instead of the spice mix.