Paneer Tikka Skewers

Name: Paneer Tikka Skewers
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb paneer, 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (or sweet paprika); 1/4 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee; 1 large bell pepper (red or green), 1-inch pieces; 1 medium red onion, 1-inch pieces; 8 lemon wedges (for serving)

Cubes of Indian cottage cheese marinated in a vibrant spiced yogurt coating and broiled until blistered, served with mint chutney. Plan ahead: marinate for at least 2 hours.

50 minMediumServes 4260 cal/serving

IndianAppetizerOvenVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

Ingredients

1 lb paneer, 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (or sweet paprika)
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee
1 large bell pepper (red or green), 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, 1-inch pieces
8 lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (or sweet paprika), 1/4 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee to make the marinade.
2

Add 1 lb 1-inch cubes paneer, 1 large 1-inch pieces bell pepper (red or green), and 1 medium 1-inch pieces red onion to the marinade. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
3

Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler element and preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
4

Thread the marinated paneer, bell pepper, and onion alternately onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
5

Broil for 6-8 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the paneer is lightly charred at the edges and the vegetables are tender and slightly blistered.
6

Serve hot with lemon wedges (for serving) and mint chutney.

Questions

Can I make Paneer Tikka Skewers dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 lb paneer, 1-inch cubes, 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, 2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Paneer Tikka Skewers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Paneer Tikka Skewers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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