Grill & Thrill: The Ultimate Paneer Tikka Recipe

 

• Grill & Thrill: The Ultimate Paneer Tikka Recipe

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• Paneer tikka, India's beloved marinated and grilled cheese, is a vegetarian explosion of flavor. This recipe guides you through every step, from creating the fragrant marinade to achieving perfectly char-kissed paneer tikka. Get ready to impress your taste buds!
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• Ingredients:
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250g paneer cubes

1 cup thick yogurt

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

1 tablespoon besan (gram flour)

1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 tablespoon chaat masala

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Capsicum

Skewers for grilling

• Marinade:
• In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, besan, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, lemon juice, salt, and vegetable oil.
• Whisk the mixture until smooth.
• Paneer Preparation:
• Cut the paneer into bite-sized cubes.
• Add the paneer cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
• Allow it to marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for a more intense flavor.
• Grilling:
• Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
• Thread the marinated paneer cubes onto skewers.
• Place the skewers on the grill or in the oven.
• Grill each side for about 5-7 minutes or until the paneer is golden and has a smoky flavor.

• Serving:
• Remove the paneer tikka from the skewers.
• Serve hot with mint chutney and lemon wedges.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.