Paneer Tikka Sliders- Vegetarian Indian Fusion slider recipe!

Welcome to an Indian fusion recipe that fuses the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine with the trendy appeal of sliders – presenting my delightful Paneer Tikka Sliders! If you're a fan of the rich, aromatic spices that define Indian cooking and love the convenience of bite-sized delights, you're in for a treat. My Paneer Tikka Sliders recipe encapsulates the flavors of traditional paneer tikka, combined with buttery cheese sliders. A symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds with each bite.

But that's not all – these sliders aren't just about tantalizing your taste buds; they're about bringing people together. Whether you're planning a cozy dinner, a game night, or a festive gathering, these Paneer Tikka Sliders are sure to steal the spotlight and leave everyone craving for more. What makes our recipe even more enticing is its versatility – serve it as an appetizer, a snack, or even a main course; the choice is yours! Plus, it’s so easy to make, so even if you're a beginner in the kitchen, you can effortlessly whip up a batch of these sliders and impress your guests.

Happy Cooking!

Servings: 12 sliders

Prep Time: 15-20 mins

Rest Time: 1 hour

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 2-3 hours

Ingredients: 

Paneer Tikka:

• 220-250g paneer cut into cubes

• 2 tbsp garlic paste 

• 2 tbsp ginger paste

• 1-2 tsp chili paste 

• 2 tbsp tomato paste 

• 3/4 cup Greek/hung yogurt 

• 2 tbsp chickpea flour/besan

• 1-1.5 tsp Kashmiri Red chili powder

• 1 tsp Deggi Mirch

• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

• 1 tsp Cumin powder

• 1 tsp Coriander powder

• 1/4 tsp Ajwain powder

• 1/4 tsp Garam masala

• 0.5 tsp Salt as per taste

• 1/4 tsp Pepper 

• 1/2 tsp Sugar

• 1 tsp black salt as per taste

• 1/2 tbsp Kasuri methi crushed

• 1-2 tbsp Mustard oil to cook

Spicy Mayo:

• 2 tbsp spicy Maggi-style sauce

• 3 tbsp Mayonnaise

Assembly:

• 12 Savory butter slider buns

• 3/4 cup shredded slaw (cabbage with carrots) mix 

• 6 pepperjack cheese slices

• 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 medium red Onions sliced

• 1/2 bell pepper cut into thin strips

• 1/4-1/3 cup coriander chutney 

Butter Mixture:

• 1/2 stick of unsalted butter

• 1/2 tbsp Chaat masala 

• 1 tbsp kalonji (nigella seeds)

• 1/2 tbsp coriander chutney

• 1/2-3/4 tbsp chili flakes

• 2 tsp kasuri methi crushed

• 1/2 tsp brown sugar 

Directions: 

1. Paneer Tikka: You can marinate this from before and keep it. It will last well in the fridge for about 2 days.

   1. Add yogurt, tomato paste, chickpea flour, spices, and seasonings (apart from mustard oil) in a bowl. Mix well till forms a uniform mixture.

   2. Add the paneer cubes and mix well coating them. Let it sit for at least one hour.

   3. To cook them put a pan on low-medium heat and add mustard oil.

   4. Let it cook one one side well. Do not mix it around too much, its okay if some pieces crumble but i like to keep some pieces intact.

   5. Once one side is cooked, flip it over and cook the other side. Add more mustard oil if needed.

   6. Once everything is cooked well the paneer filling is ready.

   7. Let it cool before layering.

2. Spicy Mayo sauce: Mix the spicy Maggi sauce, and mayonnaise in a bowl. Keep aside.

3. Preheat the oven to 375F.

4. Assembly: Assemble the buns on a parchment-lined baking tray to make it easier.

   1. Slice slider buns horizontally in half.

   2. On the bottom half of the buns spread coriander chutney.

   3. Top it with shredded slaw mixture.

   4. Then spread the cooled paneer tikka mixture over it.

   5. Layer with the cheese slices over.

   6. Top a layer of sliced onions and bell pepper.

   7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over them.

   8. Spread spicy mayo on the top part of the slider buns.

   9. Sandwich the slider buns close.

   10. Using a toothpick poke holes in the slider buns. be sure to get all the buns all over.

   11. Butter mixture- Melt butter and mix chaat masala, kajoni, coriander chutney, kasuri methi, chili flakes, and brown sugar.

   12. Pour the butter mixture over the buns and spread it all over.

5. Cover the buns with foil and bake for 15 mins at 375F and then 15-20 mins at 350F. The base should be slightly crisp.

6. Let it rest for 3-5 mins once out of the oven.

7. Remove the foil, cut, and serve.

8. You can serve these with any condiments you like, but it’s not needed as these are saucy themselves.