Paneer Tikka Recipe

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Paneer Tikka is the quintessential dish at Indian parties. Basted with spices and condiments the paneer or cottage cheese is grilled to impart it a charred texture and smoky flavor. Bell peppers can also be used in the preparation to impart it an appetizing look. It can be served with variety of dips.
| Paneer Tikka Recipe |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Rating |
6.8 / 10 (39 votes) |
| Recipe Type |
Veg. |
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kg Paneer, cubed into 3 cm pieces
- 200 gms Plain yogurt
- 2 tsp Garlic paste
- 1 Lemon
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 2 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Chaat masala powder
- 2 tsp Tandoori masala
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Few drops of red food color
- Cooking oil for brushing
How to make Paneer Tikka:
- Mix together all ingredients except the ingredients for garnishing.
- Leave it aside for half an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Keep the paneer in a drip pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Remove and brush the paneer with oil and again bake for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with onion rings and lemon.
- Ready to serve.