How to Make Easy Paneer Tikka - A Step-by-Step Guide

Paneer Tikka is a popular Indian dish that is loved by many for its rich and flavorful taste. It is a vegetarian dish that is made using paneer, which is a type of Indian cheese that is firm and does not melt easily. Paneer Tikka is typically made by marinating paneer cubes in a spiced yogurt mixture and then grilling them to perfection. This results in a dish that is both creamy and smoky, with a blend of complex flavors that is simply irresistible. In this recipe, we will show you how to ma...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 7 ounces paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 green bell pepper, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced into thin rings
  • ½ cup green chutney

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 42 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Line a fine-mesh strainer with muslin or cheesecloth and set inside a small bowl. Pour in yogurt; let drain for 15 minutes. Discard liquid.
  • Mix drained yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, turmeric, chile powder, cumin, garam masala, and salt together in bowl. Add paneer, onion, and green bell pepper and mix well. Marinade for 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Skewer marinated paneer, onion, and bell pepper onto metal skewers. Grill until vegetables are soft and cheese is browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Brush with vegetable oil and grill for 1 minute more.
  • Mix onion rings with green chutney and serve with skewers.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 419mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 488mg