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Paneer Tikka — charred, spiced paneer from the oven grill

Name: Paneer Tikka — charred, spiced paneer from the oven grill
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 400 g paneer, cut into 3 cm cubes; 150 g red capsicum, cut into 3 cm pieces; 150 g green capsicum, cut into 3 cm pieces; 150 g red onion, cut into 3 cm pieces; 150 g thick Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp besan (gram flour); 15 g garlic, minced; 10 g ginger, minced; 1.5 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp ajwain (carom seeds); 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp chaat masala

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35m

Total time

Servings

340

kcal

medium

Difficulty

May 20, 2026

INGREDIENTS.

Dairy

400 g paneer, cut into 3 cm cubes
150 g thick Greek yogurt

Produce

150 g red capsicum, cut into 3 cm pieces
150 g green capsicum, cut into 3 cm pieces
150 g red onion, cut into 3 cm pieces
15 g garlic, minced
10 g ginger, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice

Grain

2 tbsp besan (gram flour)

Spice

1.5 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
0.5 tsp garam masala
0.3 tsp turmeric
0.5 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
1 tsp chaat masala

Pantry

1 tsp salt
2 tbsp neutral oil

THE METHOD.

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FAQ · Things people ask

About this recipe.

Can I cook this on a barbecue?

This is actually better on a barbecue. Thread the paneer on skewers, brush with oil, and grill over medium-high direct heat for 3-4 minutes per side.

My marinade slips off the paneer. What's wrong?

The yogurt has too much water, or the paneer surface is wet. Pat paneer cubes dry with paper towel before marinating.

How long can I marinate?

Minimum 30 minutes, maximum 4 hours. Beyond 4 hours, the acid in the yogurt begins to break down the paneer's texture.

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