Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Tandoori Paneer Tikka is a popular Indian appetizer made with paneer (cottage cheese) marinated in yogurt and a blend of aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It is also a great source of protein and calcium, thanks to the paneer. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
39 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
4 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
1 g
Ingredients
Common salt
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Homemade skimmed milk paneer
100 gm (100g)
Ginger Paste
1 tsp (5g)
Garlic paste
1 tsp (5g)
Garam Masala
1 tsp (3g)
Red chilli Powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Cumin Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Coriander Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Skimmed Milk Curd
0.5 small bowl (50g)
Instructions
Preparation
Cut the paneer into cubes
Cooking Steps
In a bowl, mix together the low-fat curd, ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt.
Add the paneer cubes and mix well, ensuring the paneer is coated in the marinade. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Brush a baking sheet with oil and place the paneer cubes on it.
Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the paneer is golden brown.
Serve hot.
NotesMissing - Cumin powder , Coriander powder , red chilli powder , Garam masala
Community Reviews & Results
Hemant Rathore
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and Tandoori Paneer Tikka fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will be making this again very soon."
Rajesh Bhatia
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and the step-by-step instructions made cooking completely seamless. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Shalini Naeem
"Making this regularly for dinner, and this health-focused Tandoori Paneer Tikka blew me away with its authentic flavor. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will be making this again very soon."
Dev Sinha
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and preparing this Tandoori Paneer Tikka was completely hassle-free. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"