Paneer Tikka
Marinated cubes of Indian cottage cheese and vegetables grilled to perfection in a tandoor-style oven.

Total
1h
Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 400 grams Paneer
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
- 2 medium Bell Peppers (Mixed colors)
- 1 large Red Onion
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Mustard Oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt until smooth. Add ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, garam masala, kasuri methi, lemon juice, and mustard oil. Mix well.
- 2
Cut paneer, bell peppers, and onions into 1-inch cubes.
- 3
Add the paneer and vegetables to the marinade. Toss gently to coat every piece thoroughly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Thread the paneer and vegetables onto skewers, alternating between them.
- 6
Grill or bake for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until the edges are slightly charred and the paneer is soft.
- 7
Serve hot with mint chutney and lemon wedges.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
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