Paneer Tikka Paneer Pakora
Indian Indian - Street Food and Snacks

Paneer Tikka Paneer Pakora

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 250g paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • • 1/2 cup thick hung yogurt
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • • 1 pepper, cut into squares
  • • 1 onion, cut into squares

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk the yogurt with ginger-garlic paste, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, lemon juice, and salt; coat the paneer, pepper, and onion and rest for 30 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Thread the paneer and vegetables onto skewers, alternating pieces.

3
Phase 3

Cook on a hot tandoor, grill, or tawa, turning and basting with oil, until the edges char lightly.

4
Phase 4

Slide off the skewers and serve hot with mint chutney and onion rings.