Easy Paneer Tikka

Paneer tikka is an Indian vegetarian tikka dish where paneer cheese, onion, and bell peppers are first marinated, then skewered and grilled.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• salt to taste
• 1 onion, sliced into thin rings
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green bell pepper, cubed
• 7 ounces paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch squares
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.25 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
• 0.5 cup green chutney

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Line a fine-mesh strainer with muslin or cheesecloth and set inside a small bowl. Pour in yogurt; let drain for 15 minutes. Discard liquid.

Step 3

Mix drained yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, turmeric, chile powder, cumin, garam masala, and salt together in bowl. Add paneer, onion, and green bell pepper and mix well. Marinade for 1 hour.

Step 4

Skewer marinated paneer, onion, and bell pepper onto metal skewers. Grill until vegetables are soft and cheese is browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Brush with vegetable oil and grill for 1 minute more.

Step 5

Mix onion rings with green chutney and serve with skewers.