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Paneer Tikka
Serves 4 · Total 50 min · Prep 30 min · Cook 20 min
Paneer cubes marinated in spiced yogurt and skewered with onion and bell pepper, then grilled until charred at the edges. The vegetarian answer to chicken tikka, it's a starter at every Indian party.
Quick answer: 50 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Cottage cheese, Yogurt, Red chilli powder, Garam masala · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 300 g 10.5 oz Cottage cheese, cubed
- 150 g 0.6 cup Yogurt, thick, for marinade
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Chaat masala
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Ginger, paste
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Garlic, paste
- 1 pc 1 pc Bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion, cut into squares
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Gram flour, lightly roasted, binds the marinade (Optional)
Steps
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- Mix yogurt, roasted gram flour, ginger-garlic paste and all the spices into a thick marinade.
- Gently fold in paneer cubes, onion and bell pepper, coating everything well.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.⏱ Marinating · 30 min
- Thread paneer, onion and pepper alternately onto skewers.
- Brush with oil and grill or pan-sear, turning often, until charred at the edges, about 12 minutes.⏱ Grilling tikka · 12 min
- Sprinkle chaat masala and serve hot with mint chutney.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Paneer Tikka take?
50 minutes in total: about 30 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
Is Paneer Tikka hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 2 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Paneer Tikka serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Paneer Tikka halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Paneer Tikka?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: garam masala, chaat masala. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: cottage cheese, yogurt, ginger, garlic, bell pepper, onion.
Any tips for making Paneer Tikka?
A spoon of roasted gram flour in the marinade helps it cling to the paneer instead of sliding off on the grill.
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Cooking terms in this recipe: Chaat masala · Paneer · Besan (gram flour) · Dahi marinade
