– Cubes of paneer cheese are marinated in a mix of spices and then grilled. An easy starter or side dish that takes only minutes to cook. It can also be served with roti or made into Paneer tikka wraps for the main course. Serve with green chutney.
Time to prep paneer tikka
| PREP TIME | COOK TIME | ADDITIONAL TIME |
| 30 min | 10 min | 1hr 20 min |
| TOTAL TIME | SERVINGS | YIELD |
| 1hr 50min | 4 | 4 servings |
-:Ingredients:-
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric power
- ¼ teaspoon red chill power
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala power
- salt to taste
-:vegetables $ protein:-
- cut paneer into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 green bell pepper, cubed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
-:Serving:-
- 1 onion, sliced into thin rings
- ½ cup green chutney
:Directions:
STEP 1:
Line a fine-mesh strainer with muslin cloth and set inside a small bowl. Pour yogurt into it; let drain for 15 minutes. Discard liquid.
STEP 2:
Mix drained yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, turmeric, chill powder, cumin, garam masala, and salt together in bowl. Add paneer, onion, and green bell pepper and mix well. Marinade for 1 hr.
STEP 3:
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
STEP 4:
Take out the 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.
STEP 5:
Mix onion rings with green chutney and serve with panner tikka.
Cook’s Note:
Use butter or oil as per perferred
Tikka should ideally be cooked in a charcoal grill for its smoky flavors. It also however, be cooked on an electric grill or even in a nonstick skillet.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 217 | 7g | 28g | 11g |
| Calories | fat | Carbs | Protein |
