Paneer Tikka 🍢 Skewers

Name: Paneer Tikka 🍢 Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 🧀 Paneer, cubed (2.5–3 cm / 1–1.2 in): 400 g (14 oz); 🌶 Red & green bell pepper, chunks: 250 g (9 oz); 🧅 Red onion, chunks: 150 g (5.3 oz); 🪵 Wooden skewers (soaked 15 min); Marinade; 🥛 Thick yogurt (hung curd/Greek): 150 g (2/3 cup / 5.3 oz); 🍋 Lemon juice: 15 ml (1 tbsp / 0.5 fl oz); 🫚 Ginger–garlic paste: 20 g (1 tbsp + 1 tsp / 0.7 oz); 🌶 Kashmiri chili powder (mild): 2 tsp (6 g / 0.21 oz); 🌿 Garam masala: 1 tsp (3 g / 0.1 oz); 🌕 Turmeric: 1/2 tsp (1.5 g / 0.05 oz); 🌿 Ground coriander: 1 tsp (3 g / 0.1 oz); 🌱 Cumin powder: 1/2 tsp (1.5 g / 0.05 oz); 🌾 Besan (gram flour), optional for cling: 1 tbsp (8 g / 0.28 oz); 🧂 Fine salt: 3–4 g (1/2–3/4 tsp); 🛢 Neutral oil: 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

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Description

Juicy paneer cubes in a spiced yogurt marinade, skewered with peppers and onions, then roasted until lightly charred 🔥 — street-style flavor at home.
Hook: 30-minute marinate, 12-minute roast, tandoor vibes ⚡

Ingredients

🧀 Paneer, cubed (2.5–3 cm / 1–1.2 in): 400 g (14 oz)
🌶 Red & green bell pepper, chunks: 250 g (9 oz)
🧅 Red onion, chunks: 150 g (5.3 oz)
🪵 Wooden skewers (soaked 15 min)
Marinade
🥛 Thick yogurt (hung curd/Greek): 150 g (2/3 cup / 5.3 oz)
🍋 Lemon juice: 15 ml (1 tbsp / 0.5 fl oz)
🫚 Ginger–garlic paste: 20 g (1 tbsp + 1 tsp / 0.7 oz)
🌶 Kashmiri chili powder (mild): 2 tsp (6 g / 0.21 oz)
🌿 Garam masala: 1 tsp (3 g / 0.1 oz)
🌕 Turmeric: 1/2 tsp (1.5 g / 0.05 oz)
🌿 Ground coriander: 1 tsp (3 g / 0.1 oz)
🌱 Cumin powder: 1/2 tsp (1.5 g / 0.05 oz)
🌾 Besan (gram flour), optional for cling: 1 tbsp (8 g / 0.28 oz)
🧂 Fine salt: 3–4 g (1/2–3/4 tsp)
🛢 Neutral oil: 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

Preparation

1️⃣ Marinate: Whisk marinade smooth. Fold in paneer + veggies; coat well. Rest 30–60 min (fridge).
2️⃣ Skewer: Thread paneer and veggies, leaving tiny gaps for heat flow.
3️⃣ Roast/Grill: Preheat oven to 230°C / 450°F (or grill high). Place on a lined rack; roast 10–12 min, turning once.
4️⃣ Char: Finish 1–2 min under the broiler for light char. Rest 2 min.
5️⃣ Serve hot with Mint–Coriander Chutney and lemon wedges.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 15 min (+ marinate 30–60 min)

🔥 Cook: 12–14 min

⏳ Total: ~30 min active

Nutritional Value

🔋 Energy: ≈330 kcal

💪 Protein: ≈18 g

🧈 Fat: ≈22 g

🍞 Carbohydrates: ≈9 g

🧂 Sodium: ≈520 mg

Advice

Pat-dry paneer and use thick yogurt (or add 1 tbsp besan) so the marinade clings and chars instead of sliding off.

Why it works: Less surface moisture = better browning; thick yogurt + besan create a film that traps spices, while lemon + salt gently season to the core.

Twist: Make Achari Paneer by adding 1 tsp pickle masala to the marinade, or go vegan with firm tofu + a splash more oil.

Status

Smoky edges, creamy center — Paneer Tikka 🍢 is the party starter that disappears first. #grannyzen #paneertikka #indianappetizers

Menu

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