Quick Tips for Perfect Paneer Tikka

This Tandoori Paneer Tikka is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian appetizer that you can prepare in your oven at home. With its authentic restaurant-style taste, it’s perfect for a vegetarian BBQ meal and a favorite summer dish. Made with paneer (Indian cheese) and tandoori spices, this dish brings the magic of Indian flavors to your home.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients for the Marinade:

• 3 tablespoons Mustard Oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste
• 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
• 1/2 cup thick Curds (Yogurt)
• 2 teaspoons Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon crushed Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Marinade:
   In a bowl, add ½ cup of thick curd (yogurt). Then, add all the spices (red chili powder, coriander powder, chaat masala, garam masala, and kasuri methi). Mix everything well until the spices are fully blended with the yogurt.
2. Marinate the Vegetables and Paneer:
   Add ½ onion (cut into petals), ½ cubed capsicum (bell pepper), and 5-7 cubes of paneer to the marinade. Also, add 1 tsp of mustard oil. Mix everything well, ensuring that the vegetables and paneer are evenly coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Skewer the Paneer & Vegetables:
   After marination, take the marinated paneer, onions, and capsicum and thread them onto wooden skewers.
4. Cook:
   Heat a tawa (griddle) or preheat the oven (grill setting). Roast the skewers on the tawa or grill them in the oven until the paneer is golden brown and slightly charred on the edges, about 15-20 minutes.
5. Finish and Serve:
   Once done, sprinkle a little chaat masala on top for extra flavor. Serve the Paneer Tikka immediately with some mint chutney and lemon wedges for a perfect treat!

Enjoy this restaurant-style Paneer Tikka at home with friends and family, and make your BBQs extra special!