Paneer Tikka and Popcorn Chicken Tortilla Cups

Tortilla wraps are versatile and make a good alternative to bread. These tortilla mini cups are just like a soft pillow packed with perfect amount of wowww… and makes your life easier if you are ever struggled how to fold a wrap. Today I made a desi version of tortilla cups which are perfect for dinner or party occasions. Do try this recipe and post your feedback.

INGREDIENTS:

                                                                                         FOR PANEER TIKKA CUPS:

3 Mini Tortilla Cups

¼ cup Onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup Cabbage, thinly shredded

MARINATION:

4 tablespoons Hung curd

½ teaspoon Turmeric powder

½ teaspoon Garam masala

½ teaspoon Chat masala

½ tablespoon Ginger garlic paste

½ tablespoon Red chilly powder

½ tablespoon Cumin powder

150 grams Paneer Cubes

Salt to taste

Oil , for shallow frying

BASE CHUTNEY:

4 tablespoons Hung curd

4 tablespoons Coriander leaves, chopped

¼ inch Ginger

2 Green chillies

Salt to taste

 

                                                                                      FOR POPCORN CHICKEN CUPS:

3 Mini Tortilla Cups

3 tablespoons Thousand Island Salad Dressing

¼ cup Onion, thinly sliced

MARINATION:

150 grams Chicken Breast, cut into small cubes

½ teaspoon Ginger Garlic paste

½ teaspoon Turmeric powder

½ teaspoon Red chilly powder

½ teaspoon Garam masala

½ teaspoon Cumin powder

½ teaspoon Coriander powder

2 to 3 tablespoons Corn flour

1 Egg white

Salt, to taste

FOR FRYING:

½ cup Bread crumbs

Oil for deep frying

INSTRUCTIONS:

                                                                                          FOR PANEER TIKKA CUPS:

Mix all the ingredients given under “MARINATION”, with paneer and marinade it for half an hour.

Add oil to pan, and add marinated paneer. Mix and cook for 15 min or until the raw smell of masalas goes off. Once done, set aside

To a blender, add all the ingredients given under, “BASE CHUTNEY” and blend it to smooth paste. Set aside.

ARRANGEMENT:

Take a mini tortilla cup and add a tablespoon of base chutney and spread it to all sides evenly, using a spoon.

Then top it with few sliced onions and then shredded cabbage on the top.

Then add few prepared paneer cubes and then on the top, few teaspoons of base chutney. Do the same with remaining tortilla cups.

Paneer tikka tortilla cups are ready to be served.

                                                                                        FOR POPCORN CHICKEN CUPS:

Mix all the ingredients given under “MARINATION”, to the chicken cubes. Marinate it for 20 min and then coat it with bread crumbs.

Deep fry in medium hot oil, until the chicken turns golden brown.  Drain and set aside.

ARRANGEMENT:

Take a mini tortilla cup and add a tablespoon of thousand island salad dressing. Spread it evenly to all sides using a spoon.

Then add few sliced onions and then top it with prepared popcorn chicken.

Then add few sliced onions again and add few teaspoons of salad dressing again. Do the same with remaining tortilla cups.

Popcorn chicken tortilla cups are ready to be served.