Paneer Tikka
Paneer tikka is a popular and delicious tandoori sanck where paneer (Indian cottage cheese cubes) are marinated in spicy curd, and grilled in the oven.
Prep Time - 15 mins |Cook Time - 15 mins |
Marinating Time - 2 hrs | Total Time - 2 hrs 30 mins
Cuisine - North Indian |Course -Snacks, Starters
Main Ingredients
S.No. |
Ingredients |
Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paneer | 250 gm |
| 2 | onion | 1 medium sized |
| 3 | Bell pepper - green, yellow or red | 1 small to medium |
For Paneer Tikka Marination
S.No. |
Ingredients |
Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hung Curd | 200gm |
| 2 | Ginger-Garlic Paste | 1 tbsp |
| 3 | kashmiri red chili powder | 2 tsp |
| 4 | turmeric powder | ½ tsp |
| 5 | cumin powder | 1 tsp |
| 6 | coriander powder | 1 tsp |
| 7 | Garam Masala Powder | ½ tsp |
| 8 | ajwain | 1 tsp |
| 9 | dry mango powder | 1 tsp |
| 10 | chaat masala | 1 tsp |
| 11 | lemon juice | 1.5 tsp |
| 12 | mustard oil | 1 tbsp |
| 13 | salt | as required |
| 14 | mustard oil | for brushing |
Process
- Cut the paneer into square shaped cubes.
- Cut the onion and capsicum into 1- to 1.5-inch squares.
Paneer Tikka Marination
- In a large bowl, take hung curd (Greek yogurt) and whisk it till it becomes smooth.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, all spice powders, carom seeds, black salt, regular salt, lemon juice and mustard oil.
- Mix very well. Taste-check and add more seasonings if necessary.
- Add vegetables and cheese to the marinade. Slowly and slowly mix them with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or more.
- After 2 hours, serve the paneer alternately on bamboo skewers. Soak or rinse bamboo skewers before spreading them.
Grilling Paneer Tikka
- Preheat the oven to 230 or 240 °C or 464 °F for 15 to 20 minutes. Use only the top heating element.
- Line a baking tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Arrange cheese skewers on tray. Brush some oil on the veggies and paneer cubes.
- Place the tray on the top rack. Grill the paneer tikka first at 230 or 240 °C or 464 °F for 7 to 10 minutes. Then remove the skewer and turn.
- Place back on top rack in oven and continue to grill for 3 to 5 minutes until edges of cheese are golden or slightly charred. Do not grill for a long time because then the paneer cubes become hard.
- Since the temperature varies from oven to oven, keep a check. You can increase or decrease the time as required. Total grilling time will be 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and then place the paneer cubes on a serving plate. Sprinkle some chaat masala and lemon juice.
- Serve paneer tikka with lemon wedges with mint chutney and onion rings
