Paneer tikka recipe-

Paneer tikka is an authentic Indian dish prepared with paneer slices, onion and capsicum marinated in masala and grilled later. It is a vegetarian alternative for the chicken tikka. This recipe is one of the spicy delicious recipe with mint chutney is easy to prepare and one of the perfect starter for your family or friends gatherings. It is commonly found in north Indian cuisines along with any other main course.

There are also many variations available like paneer tikka masala which is served with masala and paneer tikka roll and even biryani but, This paneer tikka recipe is dry tikka grilled on pan tastes very delicious, you can also grill it on barbecue to get the smoky flavour but I had chosen to grill it on pan. It can also be served as a side dish along with drinks.

This recipe is a restaurant style recipe which you can prepare in your home and enjoy with your loved ones. I had prepared it once during my family gathering and everyone was just amused by it. I have also shared detail instructions involved in the preparation of paneer tikka below.

Serving-

Serve mild hot
you can serve it with mint chutney

Important points-

do not over grill
marinate the paneer and vegetables properly

I have also prepared other recipes like Paneer tikka biriyani and Chicken Pahadi kebab.

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panerr tikka

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: paneer tikka

Servings: people

Ingredients

1/4 cup hung curd
3 tbsp roasted gram flour
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp mustard oil
a pinch red food colour
200 grams paneer
1 medium capsicum
1 medium onion
oil

for mint chutney

handful coriander
handful mint leaves
2 green chillies
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp curd
1/4 cup water

Instructions

First add hung curd, roasted gram flour, ginger garlic paste, chilli powder, cumin powder, lime juice, salt, mustard oil and red food colour in a bowl
mix it well
now add paneer, capsicum and onion to it
mix and coat it well
leave it for 15 minutes

for mint chutney

add coriander, mint leaves, green chillies, salt, lime juice, curd and water in a blender
blend it smooth
mint chutney is ready
now take the skewer and insert paneer, capsicum and onion alternatively
apply oil on the pan
place the skewer and add oil
turn them and grill from all the sides
turns brown, then take it out
paneer tikka with mint chutney is ready

Paneer tikka recipe with step-by-step with photos-

First add hung curd, roasted gram flour, ginger garlic paste, chilli powder, cumin powder, lime juice, salt, mustard oil and red food colour in a bowl
mix it well
now add paneer, capsicum and onion to it
mix and coat it well
leave it for 15 minutes
add coriander, mint leaves, green chillies, salt, lime juice, curd and water in a blender
blend it smooth
mint chutney is ready
now take the skewer and insert paneer, capsicum and onion alternatively
apply oil on the pan
place the skewer and add oil
turn them and grill from all the sides
turns brown, then take it out
paneer tikka with mint chutney is ready