Paneer Tikka Recipe is a mouth-watering dish. Paneer Tikka is served as an appetizer or snack. Paneer is everyone’s favourite, in the same way, dishes made of paneer, whether it is Paneer Tikka or Matar Paneer, Paneer Butter Masala or Paneer Tikka Masala, all the dishes have a different taste in themselves. We also call paneer tikka as tandoori paneer tikka because it is made in a tandoor.

There are many recipes made from paneer, which have become famous all over the world today and everyone definitely goes to the restaurant to eat. Paneer is my favorite and dishes made of paneer are also that’s why I often try paneer dishes. In those paneer recipes, today we will tell you how to make Paneer Tikka Recipe at home in a restaurant style way. Paneer tikka is made with 2 processes, the first one is marination and the second one is grilling.

Apart from being tasty, paneer tikka is also healthy as it is made with very little oil. We will tell you how to make Paneer Tikka in 2 ways, first on a griddle and second in the oven. If you want to know how to make paneer tikka in restaurant then follow the recipe step by step. Even if you do not know how to cook at all, you can easily make Paneer Tikka recipes at home by following my method.

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1 What is Paneer Tikka?

1.1 How was Paneer Tikka Recipe invented?

1.2 Paneer tikka ingredients

1.3 Paneer tikka marination/ How to marinate paneer for bbq

1.4 How to make paneer tikka in oven

1.4.1 Conclusion

1.4.1.1 Recipe Card

2 Paneer Tikka Recipe

2.1 Ingredients

2.2 Instructions

2.3 Notes

What is Paneer Tikka?

Paneer Tikka is a very famous North Indian dish, made with chunks of paneer. The paneer is first cut into big pieces and then marinated in a delicious mixture of spices and curd. Grilled or baked until golden brown. The marination is usually made with a mixture of spices like cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and chili powder along with garlic, ginger and lemon juice.

Along with paneer some vegetables are also marinated like capsicum, carrot, cabbage and they are also served with paneer. The paneer is marinated on skewers and cooked in a tandoor or grill, giving it a delicious smoky flavor and crispy exterior. Paneer tikka is often served as an appetizer or snack. Mint green chutney(dip) and salad are also served with paneer tikka.

How was Paneer Tikka Recipe invented?

Paneer Tikka is a dish that has a rich history, and is associated with many regions. The Mughals were known for their lavish feasts and extravagant lifestyles in the 16-18th century and played an important role in the development of the dish. He introduced the use of spices in many ways and the art of grilling and roasting.

Paneer tikka is believed to have been invented in the kitchens of the Mughal emperors, who were known for their love of savory dishes. Over time, paneer tikka became a popular dish throughout northern India, and is now considered a staple of Indian cuisine. As this dish gained popularity across India, different regions started adding their own special and unique touches to this recipe.

For example, in Punjab(India), paneer tikka is often served with mint chutney and onion rings, while in Gujarat it is served with sour tamarind chutney and crispy papad. Today, paneer tikka has become a popular starter, with many people around the world enjoying this delicious and nutritious dish. Today, paneer tikka is enjoyed not only in India but around the world, and can be easily found at many Indian restaurants and street foods.

This is a vegetarian recipe especially for those who want to enjoy Indian cuisine without meat. Paneer tikka is also a great source of protein and can be made more nutritious with lots of vegetables. Whether you are a foodie or a first time taster, Paneer Tikka will surely please your taste buds and make you want to try it again and again.

Paneer tikka ingredients

Paneer 500 grams
Curd – 1/2 cup
Oil – 4 tbsp
Gram flour 2 tsp
Red chili powder – 2 tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Black pepper powder – 1 tsp
Cumin powder – 2 tsp
Garlic powder – 1 tsp
Chaat masala – 1 tsp
garam masala – 1 tsp
kasuri methi – 1-2 tsp
capsicum – green, red and yellow (1 each)
ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
chopped coriander leaves chopped mint
lemon juice-half lemon
red food color – optional
salt to taste
butter – basting oil – for basting

Paneer tikka marination/ How to marinate paneer for bbq

To make Paneer Tikka, first cut the capsicum into big pieces and cut an onion into four pieces and take out its bud.

Now we will also cut the paneer into big pieces.

Next we will marinate the paneer, for that we will first take a bowl. In the bowl, we will put half a cup of curd, ginger-garlic paste, 3 to 4 spoons of oil and salt as per taste. I have used olive oil here, you can use any oil of your choice.

Next we will add gram flour, red chili powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, chaat masala and garam masala powder.

Next we will add kasuri methi and some chopped fresh coriander leaves and mint leaves.

Next we will add the juice of half a lemon by squeezing it.

After adding all the ingredients for marination, mix everything well.

If you want, you can use a little food color here to give it a restaurant-like look. Will mix all the things well.

Next we will put paneer pieces and mix it very lightly so that paneer does not break at all.

Also add chopped capsicum and onion pieces and mix them with light hands.

All things have been marinated and cover and keep it for 20 to 25 minutes.

After 25 minutes, make a basket of aluminum foil and put 2 hot coals in it.

Now put a little oil in this basket in the middle of the marination and immediately cover the lid, open the lid only after 10 minutes.

Will take out the aluminum foil bowl. This process is being done for smoky flavor in paneer, you can skip it if you want.

Now we will take some skewers ,you can also take wooden skewers, but before making them, soak them in water for 30 minutes and then use them.

Now we will put the marinated paneer, capsicum and onion one by one on the skewers. First take 3 capsicum, then onion and then paneer. Prepare all the skewers in this pattern.

Now put a non stick griddle on the gas and let it heat up. Apply some butter and oil on the pan.

Make the gas flame medium and place the skewers on the pan.

Let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes and then turn it over. Now flip the paneer from all sides till it turns golden brown.

When the paneer tikka gets roasted from all the sides, roast it on the gas flame by rotating it for a few seconds.

This will result in both restaurant-like smoky taste and colour.

Paneer tikka is ready. Serve hot paneer tikkas with mint chutney and onion slices.

How to make paneer tikka in oven

First of all, prepare paneer skewers from the recipe given above.

To make Paneer Tikka in the oven, first of all preheat the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes.

Take an oven tray and put aluminum foil on it.

Place a rack over the tray and place the paneer skewers on it.

Will put the tray in the oven and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.

Then open the oven and apply a little butter on top of the tikka, so that the tikka will not become dry.

In the same way, keep cooking for 7 to 8 minutes more by turning it from all sides until it turns a nice golden brown color.

Spray some oil in between so that the tikka becomes crisp from above and soft from inside.

Paneer tikka is ready. Remove from oven and serve hot.

Conclusion

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