Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skewers
Jun 22, 2025 12:19 PM
Sharing the secrets to making a restaurant style 'Smoky' Tandoori Paneer Tikka at home using your stove top gas flame or grill plan! These are great for parties, meal prep, or when you're craving Indian restaurant flavors at home.
Paneer Tikka is a popular North Indian appetizer. It's made with cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) marinated in a blend of spiced yogurt, put on skewers with veggies, and usually cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor. The result? Smoky, flavorful appetizer, crisp outside, soft & juicy inside.
It originated in the royal kitchens during the Mughal era in India. It was crated as a vegetarian alternative to the meat kebabs for the vegetarian community. Over the years, Paneer Tikka has become a staple in Indian cuisine, served at restaurants and street vendors.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Hung Curd or Greek Yogurt
- 2 tablespoon Mustard Oil
- 2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Carom Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1 tablespoon Crushed Kasuri Methi
- 1 tablespoon Gram Flour
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 8 oz. Paneer thawed and cubed
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Onions chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper chopped
- Salt to taste
- Skewers (bamboo or steel)
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
75 minutes
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