Paneer Tikka Skewers
Indian‑style grilled paneer cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, served with a cucumber raita.

Total
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g paneer
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 tsp tikka masala spice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cucumber
- to taste salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut paneer into 1‑inch cubes.
- 2
Mix yogurt, tikka masala, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt; coat paneer and marinate 5 minutes.
- 3
Thread paneer onto skewers.
- 4
Grill or broil 8‑10 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred.
- 5
Combine diced cucumber with remaining yogurt and a pinch of salt for raita; serve alongside skewers.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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