Paneer Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Paneer Tikka

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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

  • • 400g paneer, cut into 2.5cm cubes
  • • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
  • • 2 tbsp gram flour, toasted
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1 tsp tandoori masala
  • • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk yogurt with gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, Kashmiri chili powder, tandoori masala, lemon juice, mustard oil, and salt; coat the paneer cubes and rest 1 hour.

2
Phase 2

Thread the marinated paneer cubes onto skewers.

3
Phase 3

Grill over high heat (or grill), basting with mustard oil, until the edges char.

4
Phase 4

Rotate the skewers for even colouring until golden and blistered.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot with mint chutney, onion rings, and lemon wedges.