EASY PANEER TIKKA

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Cubes of cottage 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.

Provided by Swati

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garam masala
salt to taste
7 ounces paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch squares
1 green bell pepper, cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
½ cup green chutney

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • 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.
  • Mix onion rings with green chutney and serve with skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 419.1 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

Paulie Houtekier
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I love the smoky flavor of this chicken tikka. It's the perfect appetizer or main course. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kevin Demers
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with it, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The chicken tikka was flavorful and juicy.


Neville Wright
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes. This paneer tikka recipe is a great addition to my healthy eating plan. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make.


Shehen Shehen
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the paneer tikka and they don't even realize that they're eating vegetables.


Gabriel Saiz
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I can use different types of vegetables and spices to create different flavors of paneer tikka. It's a great way to experiment with different flavors.


DeepNubed
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This recipe is perfect for a party or potluck. The paneer tikka is easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


telemka
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The paneer tikka was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rebecca O
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I'm a beginner cook and I was able to make this recipe without any problems. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The paneer tikka turned out great!


Omar Rifai
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The paneer tikka is so delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tushar Hasan
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this recipe is mild enough for me. I love the flavor of the marinade and the paneer is cooked to perfection.


Zia Julius
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover paneer. I had some paneer in the fridge that I didn't know what to do with, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The paneer was flavorful and juicy.


Gavin Clymer
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I love the smoky flavor of this paneer tikka. It's the perfect appetizer or main course. I highly recommend this recipe.


clayton myrie
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This paneer tikka recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make.


Gordon Roberts
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


BANELE KHUMALO
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the paneer tikka and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Jade _plays
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love that I can make this dish at home and it tastes just as good as restaurant-quality paneer tikka.


Ramsogarath Thakur
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I'm not a big fan of paneer, but this recipe changed my mind. The paneer was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kim Sara
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I've tried many paneer tikka recipes, but this one is by far the best. The marinade is flavorful and the paneer is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Irfan Ayub
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This paneer tikka recipe is a keeper! The flavors were amazing and the paneer was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.