Tacos, a Mexican classic is always a hit with adults and kids alike. Crunchy flour/corn tortilla, delicious filling and topped with a number of fixins! A riot of flavors and texture in every bite! I doubt anyone would not like it.
We love Mexican cuisine!! I find it has a lot of similarities to Indian cuisine except for some specific chile peppers. Spices like cumin are very frequently used in both. We usually dine out for a hearty Mexican fare about once a month (moreover to enjoy a big piece of Tres leche cake ! Ohh divine!!). My small town is dotted with a number of them! So when we are not visiting a restaurant I simply make some at home. Since actually, there’s really not much to it. Like these paneer tacos, all prep done and dusted within half an hour.
Of course with the use of some readymade tacos, these are a breeze to whip up. I haven’t ventured into making any kind of tortilla or taco shell from scratch, may be someday I will. I’ve used these organic blue corn tacos which I picked up from Whole Foods last week. My son was pretty excited to see these purple hued tacos and kept on hovering around the kitchen to have his share of it 😀 Needless to say he enjoyed it!
I love how versatile taco fillings are and today, I’ve made a vegetarian version to share with you guys! The creamy paneer and sweetness and crunch from the corn meld beautifully together! Have you tried that combination? If not you must, maybe start off with these paneer tacos or these melt in the mouth corn and paneer kebabs. For an interesting twist, you can use paneer tikka for the taco filling.
HOW TO MAKE PANEER TACOS AT HOME?
The best part about these easy vegetarian tacos is the taco filling itself. For this vegetarian taco filling recipe, I’ve seasoned paneer cubes with spices like cumin powder, chili powder, oregano, paprika, pepper, and a small bouillon cube. The paneer cubes were then sauteed with garlic, onion, bell peppers and some corn. A dash of lime juice, in the end, added a nice zesty finish, and of course that little sprinkle of cilantro too for some freshness! Lay out all the toppings in separate bowls and let everyone assemble their tacos as they’d like! These paneer tacos are very mildly spiced, so you will have to increase the chili powder quite considerably, also add in some cayenne pepper for more heat. If you want to avoid the hassles of individual spices, simply use store bought taco seasoning. You can also use a soft tortilla instead of the hard taco shell! You can also add some beans and veggies to the filling for black bean and vegetable tacos, or a bit of taco sauce, really one can hardly ever go wrong with a taco, these are so versatile and easily adaptable as the possible permutations and combinations are limitless.
WE LOVE THESE PANEER AND CORN VEGETARIAN TACOS RECIPE BECAUSE
It is quick & fuss-free Perfect for busy weeknights. Wholesome, delicious and satisfying.
If you are looking for some taco dinner ideas or vegetarian taco ideas or taco Tuesday ideas, give this vegetarian version a go. If you don’t like paneer you may use tofu too. This is seriously one of the best vegetarian tacos I’ve tried and I’m sure you will enjoy it as well!
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE PANEER TACOS | PANEER AND CORN TACOS | MEATLESS TACOS
For the tomato salsa
1.Add tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, grated garlic in a mixing bowl.
2.Add lime juice, mix well and season with salt and pepper.
3.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
1.Transfer paneer cubes in a bowl, add all the spices and mix gently. Set aside whilst you prepare the onion and bell peppers. (I’ve used a bouillon cube, so haven’t added salt at this stage since the cube has salt, I added a little salt in step 5. It’s easier to adjust later rather than adding a lot).
2.Heat oil in a skillet, add minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
3.Add chopped onions and bell pepper, sauté another 2 minutes. The onions and peppers should retain the crunch.
4.Add in the paneer and sauté on medium low heat, about 2-3 minutes. Ensure that the spices do not burn.
5.Add corn, mix well and cook just until heated through. Check for seasoning and add salt now as required.
6.Add a dash of lime juice, mix and switch off the heat.
7.Add chopped cilantro and fold it in. The filling is ready
To prepare the tacos
1.Heat oven to 350 F. Lay taco shells on a cookie sheet, bake for 5 minutes or until crisp.
2.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 1.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. 2.You can substitute paneer with tofu. 3.You may use 2-3 tsp of taco seasoning instead of the spice mix.
HOW TO MAKE PANEER TACOS?
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