Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. We are currently traveling for work to Arkansas and taking the opportunity to explore some places. When I said “we”, I meant the Husband is doing all the work while I’m just lounging around doing nothing.
Blissful!
Since arriving here last Friday, we’ve visited quite a few places, namely the Hoover Dam, Eureka Springs, a drive to Kansas City etc. Also, nothing makes traveling more exciting than mandatory visits to local antique stores.
Oh fun.
Talking about fun, here’s a fun fact about Kansas City. Did you know there’s Kansas City in Kansas and there’s Kansas City in Missouri? Both are neighboring states, so that is definitely confusing 😀
Well, at least to me!
We are currently at a cozy city, Bentonville in Arkansas — a city made famous by Sam Walton, founder of Walmart. Living out of suitcase in hotel is not very convenient, but having a tiny kitchenette does make it simpler. We’ve made a very long trip to the nearest Trader Joes (3 hours drive, one way!) and stocked on some essential food items.
Eating out for every meal is not an option — we loathe it. So having the kitchenette is definitely a blessing in disguise. Like making oatmeals for breakfast, salads for lunches, tons of healthy snacking options etc. Dinners would be dining out. Many take pride in fishing over here. So there’s a few restaurants that also takes pride in dishing out quality and delicious recipes, centered around freshly caught fishes.
Bentonville definitely takes fishing very seriously! And I take my paneer tikka and fresh peach chutney very seriously. Savoring every last drop of summer is very crucial, people. Do it.
Ingredients:
- some wooden skewers, soaked for an hour in some water
- 14 oz (400g) fresh paneer, cubed
- 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
For marinade:
- 2 tbsp low-fat yogurt
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp dried kasoori methi, crushed
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For chutney:
- a handful of mint leaves
- 1/2 fresh ripe peach, skin removed and sliced
- a handful of cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Directions:
- In a large bowl, add cubed fresh paneer, bell peppers and chopped onion. Combine all marinade ingredients in the same bowl and toss everything until evenly coated. Refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meantime, make chutney by combining all ingredients in a small food processor. Pulse until peaches are fine coarse. Remove in bowl and refrigerate to chill.
- Once paneer tikka has marinated, begin threading the skewers alternating between paneer cubes, chopped bell peppers and onions.
- Lightly grease and preheat a large seasoned skillet or grill. Place a few paneer tikka skewers to cook on medium high heat for a few minutes or until lightly charred. Rotate skewers every now and then to cook evenly.
- Serve warm tikka with a side of cool peach cilantro chutney as an appetizer or main course over a bed of brown rice and a salad.
Off to continue lounging away while the Husband deals with corporate America.
Do you meal-plan while on a road trip or traveling?
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Kiran this looks incredible!! such lovely photos
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Kulsum — thanks so much, sweetie 🙂
Wow, fabulous! Those kebabs must be ever so scrumptious. A delightful meal. Perfect with that chutney.
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa — thank you so much, sweetie 🙂
This does looks great Kiran, really like the idea of the chutney. Enjoy your travel and thanks for a fun fact, didn’t know that:).
Ash — thank you and i love the combo of sweet and savory chutney’s. tamarind chutney is so common, so why not switch it up and make it with fresh fruits instead 🙂
I want to lounge around and eat delicious food. These paneer tikka looks so good.
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Dixya — i want to lounge around and eat too. you’d think that’s the only thing I’m doing, on travels 😉
Sounds like you’re having a great time in Arkansas. 🙂 This dish sounds amazing. I’m really digging the peach cilantro chutney. Love the flavors! And your photos are as always gorgeous Kiran!
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These look delicious. I need some NOW!!!
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Tanvi — thank you! wish I could teleport some 😉
This looks so delicious and flavorful! I love paneer, and I definitely need to try it like this. Enjoy your trip Kiran!
Maria | Pink Patisserie recently posted..Rustic Paris-Brest
Maria — thank you so much! i don’t really love panner, but if made this way, i’d happily devour 🙂
Gorgeous kebabs and your chutney sounds divine!
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Kiran, this looks delicious! As always you are such a good photographer.
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Nik — awww, thank you so so much 🙂
This looks so yummy and refreshing! xo
Catherine — thank you 🙂
Paneer Tikka has to be one of my favorite foods ever. You’ve presented it so beautifully. The chutney is so innovative. I just bought peaches today, I’d love to try it out.
Any Tom Cruise sightings in Bentonville? He is a major shareholder at Walmart and is often seen there for shareholder meetings! 🙂
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Archana — thanks and do let me know how it tastes 🙂 oh, no Tom Cruise sighting thus far. thanks for the tip!
I love it when my hubby goes on business trips and I have the chance to “tag along” and explore the city and did nothing! Too bad that haven’t happen in years after having kids. 😛
Your Paneer Tikka with Peach Cilantro Chutney is looking so beautiful. Can’t wait to give that a try. I know I would love this chutnet a lot.
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Amy — thanks! and i hope you’d get to try this chutney before summer is over. peaches are the best this time around 🙂
Love Paneer tikka. It always smells of earth and home. By the way the first time I got to know about the fun fact about Kansas city was when I was my daughter’s swim team’s chaperon. Imagine my plight when I had to figure out which Kansas city we were going to!! Miraculously all the girls are safe and sound :))
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Ansh — ha! i would have an anxiety attack too. thank god it was sorted out 😉
I love it! We always try to find accommodations that have kitchens when we travel. I can’t stand the thought of eating out for every meal! This dish looks heavenly…we just bought some peaches so I’m even more eager to try that chutney. Thank you for sharing!
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Monet — my pleasure! chutney’s are so versatile and why not make it with peaches? so summery and delicious! let me know how it tastes 🙂
Love this variation of the Paneer Tikka.
Praveen — thanks!
drool worthy tikkas,and the chutney is lip smacking good,can’t wait to try this out…lovely presentation…:-)
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Kumar — thank you so much! and yes, the chutney is definitely the center of attraction here 😀
Hope you are having fun, I love road trip journey, but 3 hours for grocery!? Love the white washed backdrop Kiran, I am always inspired by your photography:-)
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Jehanne — thank you so much, my dear. about the 3 hours for groceries? well, we were planning to visit another major city anyways. and it had our favorite whole food grocery store that was the closest to us. killed two birds with one stone scenario i guess 😉
Wow, this looks amazing Kiran. I don’t eat much paneer, but I can see I’m going to have to get some to make this!
Jennifer @ Delicieux recently posted..Meringue nests with Champagne Poached Strawberries and an anniversary
Jennifer — thank you! and please make some. it’ll change your mind about paneer 🙂
I also like to select places where I can enjoy the comforts of homemade food. For a long stay I book an apartment rather than a hotel. Beautiful vegetarian dish, it is right up my alley!
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Daniela — thank you! our stay is long but the dates aren’t confirmed, so booking an apartment wouldn’t be a viable option. we’d end up paying so much to break the lease, if need be 😉
The best way to travel in couples: business and pleasure! When I travel I love eating out but only when food is better than where I live (I cannot imagine cooking in Paris or Tokyo!), but I have many friends who hate having all the meals outside too.
These skewers look amazing, but the chutney sounds sensational. I already see how it could be paired with vegetables, chicken, probably everything!
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Sissi — thanks! the chutney is definitely taking all the limelight away from the panner tikkas 😉
now with these peach cilantro chutney I can actually see myself eating paneer! I have never been a huge fan but now I want to try it all over again! Lovely
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Jessica — haha! you need too. and with this chutney, it’ll change your mind about paneer 🙂
Kiran, these Paneer tikkas are so damn beautiful! I am drooling and I can’t stop myself!!!
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This absolutely looks stunning.
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CQuek — thank you so much 🙂
Your your trip!!! Loving seeing your photos on instagram!
These paneer kabobs looks so delicious!!! Beautiful photos as always! Loving that white platter.. So simple and pretty!
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Christy — thank you so much, my dear 🙂
This is totally my kind of end-of-summer meal, Kiran! Colorful, vibrant and a little spicy. I love the cilantro-mint chutney addition!
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Georgia — thank you so much! i’m still holding onto summer, very strongly 😀
These tikka look marvelous!
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I make paneer tikkas at home too.. and quite often.. though not always so beautifully presented 😉
I love the chutney esp the combination of peach, mint and cilantro sounds great!
Beautiful pictures as always:)
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Vishakha — trust me. not all of my foods are presented as such 😀
Wow, paneer skewers…. truely droolworthy!!!! So did you take all your props with you to Kansas? Seems like it from the 3 rd picture :)…see what all things a blogger has to go through 🙂 to keep it going haha..
Shibi — lol, i did not take my props with me. won’t fit in my small suitcase anyways. i prepared this recipe before leaving for Arkansas 🙂
when my husband and i travelled across the country just a few weeks ago, that confused me too. are we in kansas yet? which kansas? haha!
i love the peach chutney recipe! must try it soon before all the peaches disappear!
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Margarita — hahaha! yes, peaches needs to be used as much as possible 🙂
What a delicious looking meal K! I have to try this chutney before peaches are gone!Yum! I can survive on paneer tikka for days together. Thats how much I love it!
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Tanvi — thanks love! i’m totally loving peaches in everything these days. So summery 🙂
Wow. Didnt know there was a KC in Missouri. That is confusing. So fun. The adventure. I don’t pack meals while traveling, bit I’ll take a desi snack on hand. Haha. Enjoy.
Nisha — lol, thanks! enjoy your trip to Greece 🙂
I wish this was on my dinner menu! It is nice having a kitchen, even a small one 😉 I’ve never been to Arkansas-hope to make it one day!
I hope you’re having a relaxing visit 😉
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Patty — thank you so much, friend. I hope you get to visit AR soon 🙂
Getting to lounge sounds like fun. 😉 Kansas City is a great place – I lived there years ago. Great BBQ and fried chicken! Sounds like you’re having a fun time. And with this recipe, you’re keeping us well fed – it looks wonderful! Thanks so much.
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John — awww, thank you so much! KC was nice, albeit being there for a few hours. We are back in Arkansas. But I must admit, I’m already missing home in Orlando 🙂
I love paneer, but never had it marinated…looks delicious Kiran.
Hope you are having a great week 😀
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Juliana — thanks a lot, sweetie. Paneer can be bland. Marinating it for tikkas is definitely a great way to indulge 🙂
That chutney sounds absolutely divine 🙂
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one of fav dish..looks really tempting
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Paneer tikka has never looked so utterly delicious, I love the flavours and spices 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Wow did you manage to get these photos while you were on the road! That’s amazing! 😀
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Lorraine — oh come on! i bet you do that too, with all your traveling 😉
Wow, peach cilantro chutney that sounds so refined and refreshing.
Stunning pictures Kiran!
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It sounds like you are having a wonderful trip. The tikka looks crazy good! Thanks for sharing Kiran.
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Nancy — yes i am, thanks friend 🙂
This looks incredible, lady! Love that chutney, especially!
Ashley — thank you so much 🙂
Great dish. Love the flavors.
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Lail — thank you!
I love paneer and NEVER thought to enjoy it like this…YUM!!!
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TSM — another dish to try! no regrets here, that’s for sure 🙂
That’s a yum spread….loving that peach cilantro chutney…..sounds tongue tickling to me….tikka looks delectable….Hope you have tons of fun before returning back…enjoy….
Lubna — thank you so so much, friend 🙂
This looks fabulous! Live the chutney ingredients! I, too, need to have a kitchenette while traveling 🙂
Amy — thank you! and yes, kitchenette is a must have!
Peach chutney..how yummy it sounds! Love those Beautifully crafted Paneer Tikkas….
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WOW! This just looks absolutely delicious! Skewered paneer is something that I never would have thought of and have never seen. With that marinade, this must be pure heaven!
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Mjskit — thank you! paneer tikka is very common actually 🙂
As usual you photos are as stunning as your recipes, love em!
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Thank you for the paneer recipe!!! This looks delicious. Beautiful photos, as usual. Hope you’re having an amazing time, I totally hear you about eating out… When we were in Iceland I was craving chicken curry so one day we just decided to make it, although the spices were quite difficult to find we managed to do it and even with some homemade flat bread with garlic! Was delicious and so comforting 🙂
xx
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Gemma — thanks a lot, friend. I too crave curries so much, while traveling 🙂
OOOh Kiran, what great tasty skewers! You cook lovely foods when you are on a holiday! If you have to ride 3 hours by car to get to a good shop, you would be through the whole of Belgium, in 3 hours, one way! 🙂
Have fun travelling, Kiran! This is tasty delectable beautiful food! x
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Sophie — thank you and this was cooked before I left for a break 🙂
Would love to visit Belgium someday!
I got lots of yellow peaches and made salad tonight. I will try this chutney tomorrow and use it for some meat…or shrimp. Looks so delicious!!
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Nami — thanks and yes, do try this chutney! it’ll be great on meats and seafood 🙂
That looks AMAAAAZING ! I love paneer cheese ! And how easy is that chutney ?? I have to try making this – I live right next to Little India in Singapore and I would love to try making the yummy food I get there. This looks (relatively) simple… and hopefully also won’t make my entire flat smell of curry for a week (although that’s not a bad thing haha). Is kasuri methi, fenugreek ?
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Next time you’re in KC, let me know! I’d love to meet up for lunch or maybe a cup of tea!
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