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Paneer Tikka

India

Paneer tikka has become one of India's most popular vegetarian dishes, offering the same smoky, tandoor-grilled appeal as its meat-based counterparts.

Cubes of Indian cottage cheese marinated in spiced yoghurt and grilled alongside peppers and onion until lightly charred — a hugely popular vegetarian starter.

Authentic India Paneer Tikka recipe
Prep
1 hr marinating
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
380 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gpaneer, cubed
150gyoghurt
1 tbspginger garlic paste
2 tsptandoori masala
1bell pepper, chunked
1onion, chunked

Method

1

Mix yoghurt with ginger garlic paste and tandoori masala into a marinade.

2

Coat the paneer, pepper and onion in the marinade and rest for at least 1 hour.

3

Thread onto skewers, alternating paneer and vegetables.

4

Grill over high heat, turning regularly, for 10-12 minutes until lightly charred.

Chef's Tip

Pat the paneer dry before marinating so the spiced yoghurt clings properly rather than sliding off.

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