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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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paneer tikka is a Punjabi delicacy is one of the most popular starters in Indian restaurants. Learn how to make paneer tikka recipe | restaurant style paneer tikka | paneer tikka on grill pan | tandoori paneer tikka|
To make restaurant style paneer tikka paneer and vegetables are marinated in a mix of classic Indian spices, strung into skewer sticks, and usually cooked in a wood-fired tandoor. However, in your kitchen, it can be cooked simply on a grill pan or an oven.
The tandoori paneer tikka tastes awesome with green chutney. You can serve it alone or with a platter of tandoori starters. You can also use it to make delectable snacks like the Paneer Tikka Sub Sandwich or Paneer Tikka Wrap.
The paneer and vegetables mixed in the curd marinade make this paneer tikka a good source of protein, phosphorus and calcium which strengthen our bones and the capsicum and also it is cooked it less oil to make it healthier.
Tips for paneer tikka: 1. Do not use malai paneer for this recipe, else the paneer might break while inserting on the skewers. 2. This recipe needs thick curd so the marinade coats the paneer and vegetables well. 3. You can also marinate it over night for intense flavours.
Enjoy paneer tikka recipe | restaurant style paneer tikka | paneer tikka on grill pan | tandoori paneer tikka | with detailed step by step images.
Paneer Tikka recipe - How to make Paneer Tikka
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
9 skewers
Ingredients
For Paneer Tikka
2 cups big paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
3/4 cup onion cubes
3/4 cup tomato cubes
3/4 cup capsicum cubes
For The Marinade
1/2 cup thick curd (dahi)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
2 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp roasted besan (Bengal gram flour)
Method
For paneer tikka
- To make paneer tikka, combine all the ingredients of the marinade in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add onion cubes, tomato cubes, capsicum cubes and paneer cubes and gently mix to coat them well in the marinade. Keep aside to marinade for atleast 1 hour.
- Arrange the onion, tomato, capsicum and paneer on a wooden skewer.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil, in a grill pan. Place 3 skewers in batches.
- Grill them on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes while turning around to get the even grill marks evenly.
- Serve paneer tikka hot with green chutney and pickled onions.
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paneer tikka recipe | restaurant style paneer tikka | paneer tikka on grill pan | tandoori paneer tikka | is made using cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 2 cups big paneer (cottage cheese) cubes, ¾ cup onion cubes, ¾ cup tomato cubes, ¾ cup capsicum cubes, ½ cup thick curd (dahi), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 ½ tbsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/8 tsp black pepper powder, 2 tsp chaat masala, 1 tbsp roasted besan (bengal gram flour), 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), salt to taste and 3 tbsp mustard (rai / sarson) oil. See the below image of list of ingredients for paneer tikka.
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paneer tikka recipe | restaurant style paneer tikka | paneer tikka on grill pan | tandoori paneer tikka | is made using cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 2 cups big paneer (cottage cheese) cubes, ¾ cup onion cubes, ¾ cup tomato cubes, ¾ cup capsicum cubes, ½ cup thick curd (dahi), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 ½ tbsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/8 tsp black pepper powder, 2 tsp chaat masala, 1 tbsp roasted besan (bengal gram flour), 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), salt to taste and 3 tbsp mustard (rai / sarson) oil. See the below image of list of ingredients for paneer tikka.
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To make paneer tikka, in a deep bowl, add ½ cup thick curds (dahi).
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Add 1 tbsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste.
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Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 ½ tbsp red chilli powder.
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Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
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Add ½ tsp coriander powder.
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Add 1 tsp garam masala.
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Add 1/8 tsp black pepper powder.
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Add 2 tsp chaat masala.
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Add 1 tbsp roasted besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).
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Add 3 tbsp hot mustard (rai / sarson) oil.
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Mix well till smooth.
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To make paneer tikka, in a deep bowl, add ½ cup thick curds (dahi).
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Add 3/4 cup onion cubes in the marinade.
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Add 3/4 cup tomato cubes.
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Add 3/4 cup capsicum cubes.
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Add 2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) .
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Gently mix to coat them well in the marinade. Keep aside to marinade for atleast 1 hour.
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Arrange the marinated onion, tomato, capsicum and paneer cubes on a wooden skewer.
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Heat 1 tbsp of oil, in a grill pan.
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Place 3 skewers in batches.
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Grill them on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes while turning around to get the even grill marks evenly.
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Serve paneer tikka hot with green chutney and pickled onions.
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Add 3/4 cup onion cubes in the marinade.
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Do not use malai paneer for this recipe, else the paneer might break while inserting on the skewers.
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This recipe needs thick curd so the marinade coats the paneer and vegetables well.
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You can also use kashmiri red chilli powder in the marination afor beautiful red colour.
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You can also marinate it overnight for intense flavours.
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Do not use malai paneer for this recipe, else the paneer might break while inserting on the skewers.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 279 cal |
Protein | 11.1 g |
Carbohydrates | 8 g |
Fiber | 0.5 g |
Fat | 22 g |
Cholesterol | 4 mg |
Sodium | 6.2 mg |
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Alka Prakash
March 13, 2025, midnight
You make each recipe a simple task ! The outcome is awesome and the experience is so uplifting! Thank you!

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your kind words. Please keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us.

Sanjit Bawiskar
March 13, 2025, midnight
The recipe was awesome to prepare as well as to serve.All my family members liked this recipe and 55% of the contribution goes to Tarla Dalal.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Sanjit. All credit goes to you for making the Paneer Tikka correctly.

Healthy Eating
March 13, 2025, midnight
Paneer marinated in a curd base and then cooked on a microwave, tastes great. Capsicums have a nice crunch to them. Very healthy!!!

Jayasankari
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very tasty and easy to prepare.Everyone in my family enjoyed your Paneer Tikka.