Easy Paneer Tikka

Cubes of paneer cheese are marinated in a mix of spices and then grilled. An easy starter or side dish that takes only minutes to cook. It can also be served with roomali roti or made into Paneer tikka wraps for the main course. Serve with cilantro instead of the chutney if preferred.

• 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
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green bell pepper, cubed
• ¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
• 7 ounces paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch squares
• ½ 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.