Paneer Tikka Recipe: Easy Restaurant-Style Method at Home

By Hotel Prince, ShahadaUpdated 4 November 20262 min read

Paneer tikka is cubes of paneer, onion and capsicum marinated in spiced curd and grilled until charred at the edges. It is the most loved vegetarian starter.

• Prep20 min
• Cook15 min
• Serves3
• TypeVeg

Ingredients

• 250 g paneer, large cubes
• 1 capsicum and 1 onion, cut in squares
• 1/2 cup thick curd
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1 tbsp besan, 1 tbsp mustard oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice, kasuri methi, salt

Method

1. Whisk curd with all the spices, besan, oil and lemon juice.
2. Add paneer, capsicum and onion. Coat gently and marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
3. Thread onto skewers, alternating paneer and vegetables.
4. Grill in a 220 C oven for 12 to 15 minutes or on a hot tawa, turning until charred.
5. Brush with butter, sprinkle chaat masala.
6. Serve with mint chutney and onion rings.

Tips for the best result

• Do not marinate paneer for more than 3 hours or it turns firm.
• Use a thick curd, not watery.
• Brush with a little butter in the last 2 minutes.

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