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तंदूरी पनीर टिक्का की रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Tandoori Paneer Tikka in Hindi)

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tandoori paneer tikka recipe on tawa | paneer tikka on tava | Mughlai, Punjabi style paneer tikka | with amazing 25 images.

tandoori paneer tikka recipe can be cooked on a tandoor or tawa. We show you an easy recipe to make tandoori paneer tikka recipe on tawa. Every Indian kitchen has a tawa and hence the tandoori paneer tikka recipe on tawa is a popular way to make paneer tikka.

A party without tandoori party starters is truly incomplete! And of all such starters, the tandoori paneer tikka recipe on tawa is especially popular. The perfect blend of spices and smoky flavour of the marinated and tandoor-cooked paneer is just too awesome to describe.

Our tandoori paneer tikka is different than the authentic paneer tikka as we have given a twist to the by changing the marination.

Here is how you can impress your guests by making this all-time favourite party starter at home – and that too quite quickly and easily using a simple non-stick tava.

This Punjabi tandoori paneer tikka recipe on tawa is one of the most popular starters in Indian restaurants. Cottage cheese marinated in a mix of classic Indian spices, strung into skewer sticks, and cooked in a wood-fired tandoor but here we have got you a Mughlai paneer tikka on tawa that needs no tandoor and can be easily made in an oven.

Check out this recipe to find out how easy it can be to make delicious paneer tikka on tava right at home any time you wish. The Paneer Tikka tastes awesome with pudina chutney.

Making tandoori paneer tikka recipe on tawa is super easy, all you need to do is marinate paneer for half and hour, cook and it is ready to be relished. We have made the marination with curd, red chili powder, ginger-green chili paste, lemon juice, cumin seed powder, pepper powder, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric, besan and lastly saffron-milk mixture. Added paneer cubes to it and left it for half and hour. Cook on a tava on a medium flame until cooked from all the sides. Make sure you let the paneer marinate for at least half an hour as it is important for the flavours to sink in. We have used a little besan in the marinade so that it coats the paneer well.

Enjoy tandoori paneer tikka recipe on tawa | paneer tikka on tava | Mughlai, Punjabi style paneer tikka | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.

 

Tandoori Paneer Tikka recipe - How to make Tandoori Paneer Tikka

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Preparation Time

5 Mins

Cooking Time

10 Mins

Total Time

15 Mins

Makes

12 paneer tikkas

Ingredients

To Be Mixed Into A Marinade

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Method

For tandoori paneer tikka
 

  1. Combine the saffron strands and milk in a small bowl and mix well.
  2. Combine the paneer, milk-saffron mixture and the marinade in a deep bowl, toss gently and keep aside to marinate for atleast ½ hour.
  3. Thread 3 pieces of paneer on a satay stick.
  4. Repeat with the remaining paneer cubes to make 3 more satay sticks.
  5. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it lightly with ½ tbsp oil, place 2 satays on it and cook till they turn light brown in colour from all the sides.
  6. Sprinkle ½ tsp chaat masala evenly over it.
  7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to make 2 more satay sticks.
  8. Serve the tandoori paneer tikka immediately.


Handy tip:
 

  1. Alternatively, grill the paneer tikkas on a tandoor or barbeque grill till light brown in colour from all sides.

Tandoori Paneer Tikka recipe with step by step photos

Frequently Asked Questions

 

    1. Q.My paneer started to crumble while marinating it. What should i do? If the paneer is fresh from the dairy, it has a delicate texture and crumbles easily. To avoid this, cover the fresh paneer in a kitchen paper (absorbent paper) and keep it in the refridgerator for approximately 15-20 minutes. This process will firm up the paneer and make it easier to cut marinate and cook. Also make sure you handle the paneer lightly while cooking. 
    2. Q. Can i use hung curds to make the marination for Tandoori paneer tikka? Yes, you can use hung curds in the same proportion as mentioned in the recipe.
Method for marinating tandoori paneer tikka

 

    1. To prepare the marinade for paneer tikka, in a deep bowl take curd. 
    2. Add chili powder. Add as per the spice you can handle. Also, if you want that vibrant red colour in paneer tikka, add part Kashmiri red chilli powder along with chilli powde since we are not adding any food colour.
    3. Add roasted cumin seeds powder.
    4. Add ginger paste and green chilli paste.
    5. Add black pepper powder. Always make use of freshly ground kali mirch to load the dish with heat and warmth.
    6. Add carom seeds.
    7. Add fennel seeds powder. These act as flavour enhancer and make the Tandoori paneer tikka more flavourful.
    8. Add turmeric powder. This is optional.
    9. Add besan. Besan helps in binding together all the ingredients and prevents it from turning runny.
    10. Add oil and salt. To make authentic paneer tikka, make use of mustard oil instead of regular oil.
    11. Add lemon juice and mix well using a whisk and our marinade for paneer tikka is now ready. Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning & spice at this stage
How to make Tandoori paneer tikka

 

    1. Since we are not making use of any food colour, we will make use of saffron to give that bright yellow hue to our paneer tikka. In a small bowl, take the saffron strands.
    2. Add milk.
    3. Mix well.
    4. To the prepared marinade, add paneer cubes.
    5. Drizzle the prepared milk-saffron mixture.
    6. Toss gently and keep aside to marinate for at least ½ hour. For a smokey flavour, you can place a bowl in the centre of marinated paneer. Add one hot charcoal and pour ghee over it. Quickly cover the bowl and let the paneer marinate with smoke for ½ - 1 hour.
    7. To cook the Tandoori paneer tikka, heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it lightly with ½ tbsp oil. You can also make use of ghee or butter to cook Tandoori paneer tikka. To get charred marks, make us of a grill pan instead of regular tawa.
    8. Place the marinated paneer cubes on the tava carefully.
    9. Cook till they turn light brown in colour from all the sides. Do not overcook the paneer tikka cubes or else they will turn rubbery and chewy.
    10. Carefully remove paneer tikka them in a plate. Sprinkle ½ tsp chaat masala evenly over it. Our paneer tikka without oven is ready.
    11. Serve paneer tikka dry immediately with mint chutney and pickled onions.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per paneer tikka
Energy105 cal
Protein4.2 g
Carbohydrates5 g
Fiber0.7 g
Fat7.3 g
Cholesterol2 mg
Sodium5.8 mg

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suraj singh

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so yammy.

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Jmd

March 13, 2025, midnight

Two questions ma''am. 1. Normally it requires hung curd. But this recipe is with normal curd. 2. Can I use ready made barbeque masala instead of masala suggested by you.

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Pos

March 13, 2025, midnight

What temperature should I use to grill it on a charcoal grill? For how long?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, You can grill till black spots appear on all the sides, while rotating it in between. This might take 3 to 4 minutes to cook.

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jitendra prakash

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Mohit

March 13, 2025, midnight

How my paneer pieces broken when I grilled on tandoori.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Mohit, Make sure you handle the paneer very lightly when you mix it with the marinade. and do not use malai paneer as that is v v soft, use regular paneer.

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Sumit

March 13, 2025, midnight

Kitne samay ke liye ise oven main grill karna chahiye?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Sumit, grill for 5 to 8 minutes. Thanks for asking.

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Hezal wadhwa

March 13, 2025, midnight

I tried the recipe but cheese became hard plz tell me suggestion to improve it thanks a lot

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Hezal, Make sure the paneer you use is fresh and soft. As it is cooked on a tava , paneer cannot get hard. Make sure you serve it immediately.

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Vaishali

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poojitha vishwaraj

March 13, 2025, midnight

It''s good and simple and i love it tooo??

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Poojitha , we are delighted you loved the Tandoori Paneer Tikka recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Paneer tikka i love very much this one so testy.

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asha Bhatia

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello mam. Nice recipie. I will try it soon. I have a microwave which has both grill and convention mode. I wanted to know on which mode should i cook the tikkas on grill mode or in convention mode?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Asha, Use the grill mode or you can cook it on a tava as we have done..

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Asif Malik

March 13, 2025, midnight

I Love You Recipes. Nice Work.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

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Nitesh singh dasila

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Delene

March 13, 2025, midnight

I love the recipe best paneer I ever eat. Thank you

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Your welcome.. We are delighted you have loved the recipe.. Do keep posting your reviews and thoughts.. Happy Cooking!!

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Kalyan Food Lover

March 13, 2025, midnight

I love tandoor paneer tikka*****

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Shyam sunder

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March 13, 2025, midnight

This is the most perfect masala for the tikkas. Family loved it. I baked the tikkas in oven at 230 degree for 15-20 minutes, turning them in between. Also, drizzled oil each time I turned them, to maintain softness of paneer.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Foodie #508073

March 13, 2025, midnight

awesome. the taste of this recipe was so good that my husband who doesnot like paneer also liked it very easy to prepare.

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Ifath

March 13, 2025, midnight

Awesome thanks for your golden tips it really worked.i made it really lips smaking

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Sushma shah

March 13, 2025, midnight

What if i dont skewer or any kind of stick..... How can i cook without stick??

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isan gupta

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for such an amazing recipe.

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very nice recipe

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kiran prabhu

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Excellent tandoori paneer recipe. Thk u

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