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Charred paneer tikka skewers with bell peppers and onion on a plate
SnacksVegetarianNorth Indianeasy

Paneer Tikka

Smoky grilled paneer and vegetables in a spiced yogurt marinade

TOTAL TIME63 MIN
SERVINGS4 PORTIONS
CALORIES245 KCAL
REWARD XP+110 XP

INGREDIENTS

12 ITEMS REQUIRED
4 P
For the skewers
For the marinade
NUTRITION TICKET (PER SERVING)
CALORIES245
PROTEIN15g
FAT17g
CARBS8g
EQUIPMENT
Skillet / Non-Stick PanSkewers (Metal or Bamboo)Mixing Bowl

Execution Timeline

10 SEQUENTIAL TIMED STEPS

1CUT THE PANEER AND VEGETABLES
5 MIN

Cut the paneer into even 1-inch cubes and cut the bell peppers and onion into 1-inch squares so every piece cooks at the same rate.

2MIX THE MARINADE
5 MIN

In a large bowl, whisk together the hung yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, roasted gram flour, half the lemon juice, mustard oil, and salt until smooth.

Tip: The marinade should coat the back of a spoon thickly; if it looks watery, hang the yogurt longer
3COAT THE PANEER AND VEGETABLES
5 MIN

Add the paneer cubes, bell peppers, and onion squares to the marinade and gently fold until every piece is evenly coated, being careful not to crumble the paneer.

4MARINATE IN THE REFRIGERATOR
30 MIN

Cover the bowl and refrigerate so the spices penetrate the paneer and vegetables and the flavor deepens.

Tip: 30 minutes is enough for weeknight cooking; marinating up to 4 hours deepens the flavor further
5SKEWER THE PANEER AND VEGETABLES
5 MIN

Thread the marinated paneer cubes, bell pepper pieces, and onion layers alternately onto skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces so each side gets direct heat.

6PREHEAT THE GRILL PAN
3 MIN

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush it lightly with mustard oil until it is hot enough that a drop of marinade sizzles on contact.

7GRILL THE FIRST SIDE
4 MIN

Place the skewers on the hot grill pan and cook undisturbed until the bottoms develop dark char marks and the paneer edges turn golden.

Tip: Resist moving the skewers early — the char marks only form once the surface has properly caramelized
8FLIP AND GRILL THE OTHER SIDE
4 MIN

Turn the skewers and grill the remaining sides until the vegetables are charred at the edges but still crisp-tender and the paneer is warmed through.

9REST BEFORE SERVING
5 MIN

Remove the skewers from the heat and let them rest so the residual steam finishes softening the paneer without overcooking it.

10FINISH WITH LEMON AND GARNISH
2 MIN

Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the hot skewers and serve immediately with mint chutney and sliced onion rings.

Tip: Add the lemon juice only after grilling — adding it earlier makes the paneer release moisture and turn rubbery on the grill