Paneer Tikka Recipe

Here’s a flavorful and easy-to-make Paneer Tikka Recipe — a popular Indian appetizer made by marinating paneer cubes in spiced yogurt and grilling or roasting them.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For Marinade:

Paneer – 250g cut into 1-inch cubes
Thick curd yogurt – ½ cup
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Kumbh Paneer Tikka Masala – 2 tbsp
Kumbh Red chili powder – ½ tsp
Kumbh Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Kumbh Chaat masala – ½ tsp
Salt – to taste
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Oil – 1 tbsp
Gram flour (besan) – 1 tbsp (lightly roasted, optional for binding)

Veggies (optional but classic):

Onion – 1 cut into square chunks
Capsicum green/red/yellow – 1, cubed

Method

Step 1: Marinate

In a bowl, mix curd, ginger-garlic paste, Kumbh Paneer Tikka Masala, Kumbh chili powder, Kumbh turmeric, salt, Kumbh chaat masala, lemon juice, oil, and besan.
Add paneer cubes and veggies. Gently coat them in the marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Step 2: Skewer & Cook

Thread marinated paneer and veggies alternately on skewers.
Cook using one of these methods:
Oven: Preheat to 200°C (390°F). Bake for 12–15 minutes, turning once. Broil/grill for 2 minutes for a charred effect.
Tawa/Griddle: Drizzle some oil, grill skewers or pieces until golden and slightly crisp on medium heat.
Air fryer: Air fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes.

Step 3: Serve

Sprinkle with chaat masala, lemon juice, and fresh coriander.

Notes

Green chutney & onion salad

Naan or paratha (for a full meal)