Paneer tikka: Discover the Best Recipe Today!
Paneer tikka is a popular Indian appetizer made with marinated paneer cubes grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g Paneer
- 1/2 cup Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 tbsp Tandoori Masala
- 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 Bell Pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 Onion, cut into cubes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, red chili powder, lemon juice, oil, and salt to create the marinade.
- Cut the paneer into cubes and add them to the marinade. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated paneer, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until the paneer is golden and slightly charred.
- Serve hot with mint chutney and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more red chili powder.
- You can use vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for variation.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg