This Paneer Tikka is one of the most tempting vegetarian street foods. Many people think it is not easy to make this paneer tikka, but it is not. If you want, you can also make this tempting paneer tikka which will taste like a restaurant. Here I share the restaurant style paneer tikka recipe with step by step and a video.
But yes, you may think that you can make this delicious starter only if you need to have a Tandoor in your house, but here again, your idea is completely wrong. You can make this paneer tikka in a regular frying pan in your kitchen. Check out my recipe for Paneer Tikka Recipe on Tawa.
But if you can afford a grill pan, then the Paneer Tikka you make will taste and look like a restaurant-style.
Variations of Paneer Tikka:
Variation means you can make this recipe in three ways.
- Paneer Tikka in Tandoor
- Paneer Tikka on Tawa
- Paneer Tikka on Grill or BBQ Paneer Tikka
- Finally the last one Paneer Tikka in Oven
Paneer Tikka on Grill also called the BBQ process, is the easiest way to give your tikka restaurant-style looks and smokey feelings. When you make something on the grill, that is called Tikka. But If you made something in Tandoor, that is actually called Kabab or Kebob.
In my opinion, each Tikka looks and tastes good when it’s made on the grill. But don’t think that tikkas made in Tandoor are bad. Those are also good in taste, but I think we can pronounce that as a Tikka Kabab.
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What is Paneer Tikka?
Paneer Tikka is a very tempting Indian dish made with Paneer (cottage cheese) cubes marinated with a special mixture of spices. This starter is a little crunchy on the outside and juicy from the inside. The most important part of making it is this marination, which should keep for at least 4 hours. You can easily get this Paneer tikka in all street food stalls, dhabas, and Indian restaurants.
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Cut veggies and Paneer:
Take 500 grams of Paneer and cut it into cube shapes. Make sure all the paneer pieces are equal in size.
Take one large capsicum and cut it into the square size or according to paneer size.
Take one large onion and separate the wedges.
Prepare 1 tbsp of Ginger-garlic paste and keep aside.
Related: Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka on Tawa
Prepare the Marination Mixture:
First, take 2 tbsp of mustard oil into a mixing bowl. It is best if you can arrange Kacchi Ghani Mustard oil.
Add 1 tbsp of Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder which is also called deggi mirch powder, and mixed very well.
Then add other spices along with ginger-garlic paste and roasted gram flour (besan).
Mix everything well and add Yogurt, chopped coriander, and chopped mint leaves.
Whisk the mixture well, and your marination mixture is ready.
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Prepare for marination:
Add cubed paneer, capsicum, and onion into the mixture and mix gently with your hand.
After mixing is done, make sure all the paneer are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with parchment paper and place the bowl into the refrigerator for marination for about 4 hours. It will be best if you can marinate it overnight.
After marination, keep the bowl out from the fridge and arrange them into the skewers.
Heat a grill pan to high temperature.
Apply a light coating of butter onto the pan with a brush and arrange the loaded skewers.
Cook it and slip the sides occasionally. You can see the grill marks on every side of paneer cubes.
Apply butter if you think the paneer cubes become too much dry.
After the grilling process is done, keep them out of the pan and serve immediately with the desired garnishing.
I recommend spreading lemon juice on the hot tikkas and sprinkling some chaat masala. It can enhance its taste.
Also, it goes well with pudina chutney or mint chutney.
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Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka on Grill
Ingredients
- 500 grams Paneer cut into 2 inch cubes
- 150 grams Yogurt hung curd
- 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Jeera Powder
- 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- ¼ tsp Red chilli powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp Kasoori Methi (Dry Fenugreek Leaves) crushed
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Mint Leaves finely chopped
- 1 nos. Onion large (cut into cubes)
- 1 nos. Capsicum large (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Take 500 grams of Paneer and cut it into cube shapes. Make sure all the paneer pieces are equal in size.
- Take one large capsicum and cut it into the square size or according to paneer size.
- Take one large onion and separate the wedges.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of Ginger-garlic paste and keep aside.
- First, take 2 tbsp of mustard oil into a mixing bowl. It is best if you can arrange Kacchi Ghani Mustard oil.
- Add 1 tbsp of Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder which is also called deggi mirch powder, and mixed very well.
- Then add other spices along with ginger-garlic paste and roasted gram flour (besan).
- Mix everything well and add Yogurt, chopped coriander, and chopped mint leaves.
- Wisk the mixture well, and your marination mixture is ready.
- Add cubed paneer, capsicum, and onion into the mixture and mix gently with your hand.
- After mixing is done, make sure all the paneer are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with parchment paper and place the bowl into the refrigerator for marination for about 4 hours. It will best if you can marinate it overnight.
- After marination, keep the bowl out from th fridge and arrange them into the skewers.
- Heat a grill paan into high temperature.
- Apply a light coating of butter onto the pan with a brush and arrange the loaded skewers.
- Cook it and slip the sides occasionally. You can see the grill marks come on every side of paneer cubes.
- Apply butter if you think the paneer cubes become to much dry.
- After the grilling process is done, keep them out from the pan and serve immediately with the desired garnishing.
- I recommend spreading lemon juice on the hot tikkas and sprinkle some chaat masala. It can enhance its taste.
- Also, it goes well with pudina chutney or mint chutney.
Nutrition
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FAQ
1: Can I make Paneer Tikka without a grill?
While grilling adds a unique taste, you can also use an oven or pan-frying to make delicious paneer Tikka using the same marinade method. Bake or pan-fry until golden and lightly browned.
2: How long should I marinate the Paneer?
For optimal flavor, marinate the Paneer for at least 30 minutes. However, if you have more time, letting it marinate for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator enhances the taste.
3: Can I use store-bought Paneer for this recipe?
Yes! Store-bought Paneer works well. Ensure it’s firm for better grilling results. If time permits, you can even make your Paneer at home using our simple recipe.
4: What kind of grill should I use?
You can use an outdoor grill, stovetop grill pan, or even an indoor electric grill. Adjust the cooking time accordingly, and keep a close eye on the Paneer to prevent overcooking.
5: Can I freeze the marinated Paneer for later use?
Yes, you can freeze the marinated Paneer in an airtight container for up to a week. Thaw it in the refrigerator before grilling for a quick and convenient meal.
6: Can I make this recipe vegan?
Substitute Paneer with tofu, and follow the same marination and grilling process for a delicious vegan alternative.
7: What’s the best way to prevent Paneer from sticking to the grill?
Ensure your grill grates are well-oiled before placing the Paneer to prevent sticking. You can also use a grill basket or aluminum foil.
8: How can I add a smoky flavor if I’m not using an outdoor grill?
Add a touch of liquid smoke to the marinade or use smoked paprika to infuse a smoky flavor into the Paneer.
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