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Paneer Tikka BBQ! I loving it. If once you tried this at home it’s your unforgettable moments. And about its taste a bit of spicy and tangy and too yummy…
Welcome again! My name is Alex and today we make a South Asian (Indian) dish which is called Paneer Tikka. It’s basically made with cottage cheese cube and we also known as this India cottage cheese. Whenever I’m too hungry and I’m craving to eat something spicy and tangy, I always making this indigenous and delicious dish paneer tikka at home. Oh my goodness it’s too tasty and a bit of crispy, in fact at this time I can’t tell you about its great taste, you try this at home and also tell me it comment section how are your experience to making this dish.
And obviously I can’t forget to tell you how I found this dish. So once a time me and my friends chilling at my home. And we think about to eating some spicy and delicious food, when I order to some food to restaurant suddenly John tell me don’t order the food let’s make a paneer tikka at home and it’s a joyful process to making this dish. And finally we made it at home and also our house party going to enjoyable.
So without a delay let’s making it
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Ingredients for Paneer Tikka BBQ
Now it’s time to gathering all the ingredients, first we need 200g paneer (Indian cottage cheese), One bell pepper, 1 red onion, 1 tomato, and skewers (wooden or metal). And also not forget ingredient for making marinade, for marinade first we need 1 cup thick yogurt (curd), 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter and last but least Salt to taste.
Making the Marinade
Let’s making the Marinade, first of all take a bowl. Combine 1 cup of yogurt and all the marinade ingredients which we gather previously. And mixing well to form a smooth paste. Now after that let’s jump to next step.
Marinating the Paneer
Now it’s time to adding paneer and vegetables in to the marinade. First add the paneer cubes, bell pepper, onion, and tomato to the marinade. Gently mix everything is well coated. And cover this, you can also keep in refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This step is crucial for the flavors to seep in.
Preparing the BBQ Grill
While our paneer is marinating, let’s preheat the BBQ grill to medium-high heat. This is ensures we get that perfect char on our paneer tikka. If you have not a BBQ grill don’t worry you can skip this process , I have a best solution for you in next step.
Assembling The Skewers
Now it’s time to assemble our skewers. Thread the marinated paneer, bell pepper, onion and tomatoes onto the skewers, alternating between vegetable and paneer cubes. Look at those vibrant colors.
Grilling the Paneer Tikka BBQ
Last but not least, now we reach the interesting part of our cooking journey. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste with oil or butter to keep them moist. We’re looking for a slight char on the paneer and veggies. And also if you have not a BBQ grill you can use your stove (gas stove) cooking the Paneer Tikka with same process.
And there you have it, perfectly grilled (or cooked) paneer tikka! Serve it hot with green chutney, lemon wedges, and also some freshly sliced onion. Your family and friends are going to love this.
Recipe
Delicious Paneer Tikka (BBQ) Recipe
Course: Appetizers, MainCuisine: IndianDifficulty: ModerateServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
278 per serving
kcalMarinating Time: At least 1 hour (or up to overnight for best results)
Ingredients
200g paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cut into cubes
1 bell pepper, cut into squares
1 red onion, cut into squares
1 tomato, deseeded and cut into squares
Skewers (wooden or metal)
- For the marinade:
1 cup thick yogurt (curd)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
Salt to taste
Directions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, lemon juice, vegetable oil and salt. Mix well to form a smooth paste
- Marinate the Paneer: Add the paneer cubes, bell pepper, onion, and tomato to the marinade, Gently mix to ensure that everything is well-coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight for best result).
- Preheat the BBQ: Preheat your BBQ grill to medium high heat. And if you have not a BBQ grill you can use the your stove (gas stove) at the cooking time.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated paneer, bell pepper onion and tomato pieces onto the skewers, alternating between vegetables and paneer cubes.
- Grill the Paneer Tikka: Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, while grilling to keep them moist.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and serve hot with green chuteny, lemon wedges, and some freshly sliced onions.
Notes
- Enjoy your delicious paneer tikka! Happy grilling!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I make Paneer Tikka without an oven?
Absolutely yes, you can make it on a stovetop using a grill pan or non-stick skillet. You can also cook it on a barbecue grill.
2. Is Paneer Tikka vegan?
Traditional Paneer Tikka is not vegan because paneer is a dairy product. However, you can also substitute paneer with tofu to make a vegan version.
3. What can I serve with Paneer Tikka?
In fact Paneer Tikka is often served with mint chutney and also lemon wedges. It also pairs well with naan or rice.
4. How can I store leftovers?
Store leftover Paneer Tikka in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in an oven or skillet before serving.
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