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Paneer Tikka

Bring India to your kitchen with Paneer Tikka - cubed Indian cheese marinated in yogurt and tikka paste, perfect for BBQ, oven or grill.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 200 g paneer cut into 16 cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 16 squares
  • 1 red onion cut into 16 wedges
  • 80 g Tikka paste
  • 4 tablespoon Greek yogurt

Instructions

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  1. If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water before using them.
  2. Mix 4 tablespoon Greek yogurt and 80 g Tikka paste in a bowl.
  3. Add the cubes of 200 g Paneer to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Thread the skewers with the paneer, 1 Red bell pepper and 1 Red onion.
  5. Cook under the grill (broiler) for 15 minutes, turning once.

Notes

  • This recipe uses firm paneer, not the soft cottage cheese type that you can buy.
  • You can also follow this exact recipe and use tofu instead of paneer.
  • If you are serving these at a party, then serve them straight from the oven as they are best eaten hot.
  • Be careful not to overcook the paneer. You want it to still be soft, and overcooking it can make it tough and chewy.
  • We have used a tikka paste for this, however you can swap it for your favourite curry paste. Use something like madras for a real kick of heat.
  • You can also use a tikka spice powder instead of a paste. This will save some calories (as the paste is quite oily), however it won't have the same flavour.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2skewers Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 420mg (18%) Potassium 124mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 931IU (19%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 263mg (26%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 2skewers
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 420mg 18%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 931IU 19%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 263mg 26%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.