Paneer Tikka is a delicious Starter. We marinate the cottage Cheese with yogurt and spices and then grilled to perfection.
Paneer Tikka is a version of Paneer which is marinated in a flavourful masala with yogurt and then gilled to perfection. It goes as an excellent starter in a party menu. Tastes good when served with Green Chutney and Sauce. Now let’s get started with the recipe.
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What is Paneer Tikka
Paneer Tikka is a very popular Indian appetizer. Cottage Cheese cubes along with onions and Bellpepper marinated with spices and yogurt. Everything together is then grilled to perfection. It is a very popular dish in the restaurant.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala makes a delicious gravy. Oven grilled Paneer is cooked in a tomato-based gravy or makhani gravy. Finally, we add in added. It goes well with Roti or Phulka.
Paneer Tikka Kathi Rolls
You may also use the grilled paneer in stuffing the Kathi rolls. Along with the paneer add sliced onions, sauce, and mayonnaise it makes a very delicious snack or dinner.
Paneer tikka ingredients
Paneer or Cottage Cheese - Use Fresh Cottage Cheese or Panner. I usually soak the cubed Paneer blocks in water for 30 mins and then use It keeps the paneer soft and tender.
Yogurt - This is the base of the imagination. It is the curd or Yogurt which blends all the masala and the panner. Make sure you use thick curd or Hung Curd. Liquid curd might after the texture of the masala paste. If the liquid is more the masala will not stick to paneer and veggies while marinating.
Onion & Bellpepper - Bellpepper and Onions gel very well with the Paneer. This gets grilled perfectly. It helps in bringing wonderful restaurant-like tastes and texture. So I highly recommend not skipping them.
Ginger Garlic paste - Give a nice flavor to the Paneer Tikka. You can either use paste or crush ginger and garlic and then use.
Spices for marinating the Paneer- I have used the basic spices in the pantry. If you have Tikka masala you may add that else you can skip.
Paneer Tikka Without Skewers
Usually, grilled paneer is grill cooked in skewers. In case if you do not have skewers you can just cook directly in the oven tray. Or you can also use the mini toothpicks in cooking.
FAQ on Grilled Paneer Tikka
How to Prepare Paneer or Cottage Cheese in Home
We prepare Panner by curdling the milk. We use lemon or vinegar or yogurt to curdle the milk. I have a separate post on how to prepare Homemade Panner. You can check the post for more details.
How to get the smoky Tandoori effect
Traditionally we cook the grilled foods in Clay ovens. This gives a natural Charred effect and smoky flavor to the dish. It really adds to the taste.
The good thing is we can use the stovetop or our oven to get the same effect. We can cook extra 5 mins in the oven and broil for another 5 mins. If cooking on a Stovetop you can show the skewers on the stovetop to get the smoky effect.
How to Prepare Vegan Paneer Tikka
We can prepare the Vegan version by replacing paneer with Tofu. Also instead of dairy yogurt or hung curd, you can use cashew yogurt or any other nondairy yogurt.
If you are using ghee or butter to smear in the Tikka you can very well replace it with oil.
How to Prepare Paneer Tikka in Oven:
- In a mixing bowl add the yogurt. Beat well such that it has a smooth consistency
2. Next, add in all the spice powders and Lemon Juice. I am using Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric powder, Garam Masala, Amchur Powder, Pepper Powder, Tikka Masala (optional,add if you have), and Salt
3. Whisk everything together. Check for salt and spice and add more now if required.
4. Next add in the crushed ginger garlic or ginger garlic paste.
5. Next add in the Cubed bell pepper or Capsicum. I am using Red, Yellow, and Green Coloured ones. You can also add anyone color
6. Next add in the onions which is chopped as cubes.
7. Next add in the Paneer or Cottage Cheese Cubes.
8. Combine everything Such that the masala coats evenly over the Paneer, onions and Bell pepper. Refrigerate this for 2 hours if you can. This helps the masala get deeper and everything cooker tender and easily.
9. After 2 hours take it from the fridge. Line a baking sheet with foil and then take the skewers. Keep it immersed in boiling water for 1 min and then insert the marinated Paneer Slices inside the Skewers.
Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for 10 mins and then in grill mode bake at 200 Deg C for 20 mins. Every 10 mins turn the Skewers on alternate sides and continue grilling. Serve hot as a starter as a side dish with Lunch.
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📖 Recipe
Paneer Tikka | Grilled Paneer
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 250 gm Cottage Cheese or Paneer
- 1 cup Bellpepper or Capsicum I used Red , Yellow and Green Colours together
- 1 Onion Chopped into cubes
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 2 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Pepper Powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- ½ tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Amchur Powder or Dry Mango Powder
- 1 tbsp Tikka Masala Optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add the yogurt. Beat well such that it has a smooth consistency
- . Next, add in all the spice powders and Lemon Juice. I am using Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric powder, Garam Masala, Amchur Powder, Pepper Powder, Tikka Masala (optional,add if you have), and Salt
- Whisk everything together. Check for salt and spice and add more now if required.
- Next, add in the crushed ginger garlic or ginger garlic paste.
- Next, add in the Cubed bell pepper or Capsicum. I am using Red, Yellow, and Green Coloured ones. You can also add anyone color
- Next, add in the onions which is chopped as cubes.
- Next, add in the Paneer or Cottage Cheese Cubes.
- Combine everything Such that the masala coats evenly over the Paneer, onions, and Bell pepper. Refrigerate this for 2 hours if you can. This helps the masala get deeper and everything cooker tender and easily.
- After 2 hours take it from the fridge. Line a baking sheet with foil and then take the skewers. Keep it immersed in boiling water for 1 min and then insert the marinated Paneer Slices inside the Skewers.
- Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for 10 mins and then in grill mode bake at 200 Deg C for 20 mins. Every 10 mins turn the Skewers on alternate sides and continue grilling. Serve hot as a starter as a side dish with Lunch.
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Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
Note: This post is originally from 2017. Its now updated with new Recipe card, Pictures and Video.
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