Paneer Tikka is a very popular Indian starter. This is a kid’s most favourite dish ever. Paneer Tikka is an Indian dish made by paneer cubes with veggies marianated in spices and grilled in a tandoor. Let’s learn how to make this Paneer Tikka at home.
Preparation time – 2 hours
Cooking Time – 20 mins
Servings -4
Ingredients
Paneer Cubes – 1 Cup
1 small onion cut into cubes
1 medium size green bell pepper cut into cubes
Curd – 2 tbs (Tie curd in a muslin cloth and hang for at least 2 hours to drain the water completely or you can use the tea strainer too)
Tandoori masala – 2 tbs
Garam Masala – 1/2 Teaspoon
Red chilli Powder – 1 Teaspoon
Salt To Taste
Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1tsp.
Method
1. Take the hung curd in a big bowl and beat it until smooth paste. Add Tandoori masala powder, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt in it. Mix well for marinade.
2. Add paneer and the onion cubes. Mix gently to coat the paste mixture on the paneer,onion and green bell pepper cubes. Let it marinate for 1 hour. You can cover and place them in refrigerator to marinate overnight.
3. Skewer the onion, green bell peppers and alternate with paneer cubes on the skewers. Prepare the skewers and keep it ready for grilling. Soaking the skewers in cold water can prevent the edges from burning
4. Preheat the oven at 180 degree. Bake the paneer tikka for 20 mins.
5. Don’t overcook the paneer , it will become rubbery, dry and hard. The paneer should be soft and well cooked. It is better to bake the paneer tikka at lower temperatures for some more time than at higher temperatures.
6. If you don’t have oven or grill, grease little oil on a nonstick pan. Place the skewers on the pan till the paneer is well cooked.
7. Delicious Tandoori Paneer tikka is all ready to serve with mint or coriander chutney with lemon wedges.
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Delicious Tandoori Paneer Tikka is ready to serve. Enjoy!!