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charred paneer tikka cubes with grilled peppers and onions on skewers in a wide horizontal shot, arranged on a platter with mint chutney and lemon, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Paneer Tikka

Cubes of marinated paneer are grilled with onions and peppers until nice and charred.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz paneer cubed
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 bell pepper chunked
  • 2 tbsp oil

Method
 

  1. Whisk yogurt with ginger garlic paste, garam masala, and chili powder.
  2. Coat the paneer and peppers and marinate 20 minutes.
  3. Thread paneer and peppers onto skewers.
  4. Grill or broil 12-15 minutes, turning, until charred at the edges.
  5. Serve hot with mint chutney.

Notes

Don't over-marinate paneer or it can turn soft and crumbly.