Paneer Tikka
Paneer tikka is an Indian dish made from cubes of paneer (cottage cheese) marinated in spices and then grilled with capsicum and onions. It is a vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka. The trick in grilling these amazingly delicious skewers is to ensure that the paneer, whilst perfectly succulent and tender, should also have a slight crisp singe on the surface. This dish is normally served with mint chutney.
Ingredients
- 250 gm packet of paneer cubed
- 1 red capsicum/bell pepper
- 1 green capsicum/bell pepper
- 1 onion cubed
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 tsp. red chilli powder
- 1 tsp. tandoori powder or chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp. oil
Instructions
- Put the yoghurt in a clean cloth and hang it for 30 minutes to an hour so that any excess water drips out and it gets thick and creamy.Then, in a bowl, mix together the thick yoghurt, powdered spices, ginger, garlic, lemon and oil. Stir well until combined. Now add the cubed paneer, capsicum and onion. Mix gently so that everything is well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible. This will ensure that the flavours seep into the paneer giving you tastier results.Before you are ready to grill the paneer, if you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes. This will prevent them from burning.Skewer the paneer cubes alternating with the coloured capsicum and onion. Grill on a bbq gril for a total of around 15 minutes, turning them occasionally for even grilling. You can even bake these in the oven, preheat to 200 C and place the skewers on a greased tray. Bake for about 8-10 minutes per side. Brush the skewers lightly with oil OR melted butter midway during baking/grilling to prevent the paneer from hardening.Serve with mint chutney.Enjoy!
Notes
If your paneer is crumbly, mix it in half the marinade separately and mix the veggies in a different bowl with the remaining marinade to avoid the paneer from falling apart during mixing.
Hi Fauzia,
Hi Fauzia,
Hope u r fine Inshallah. Plz tell me what is Paneer. Thank you.
Hi! It is a solid type of
Hi! It is a solid type of cheese.
Hi can i use chicken instead
Hi can i use chicken instead of paneer in this?
Hi, here is the recipe you
Hi, here is the recipe you want. 🙂
http://www.fauziaskitchenfun.com/skewered-chicken
Thanks dear
Thanks dear
Very nice indeed!
Very nice indeed!
hi dr…i love trying out
hi dr…i love trying out your recipes and it comes out so well!!! thanks a lot. i am cooking paneer for the first time.i have the cubed paneer inside my freezer. can i directly just marinate it after keeping it out for sometime ? do they have to be washed or cooked a little before marination?
Hi, thanks! Yes you can
Hi, thanks! Yes you can marinate them once they have thawed slightly, no need to precook them.
salaam,can we freeze these
salaam,can we freeze these paneer tikkas?
W/Salaam, yes you can.
W/Salaam, yes you can.