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Paneer Tikka on Tawa
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Paneer Tikka Recipe

Paneer Tikka is a great alternative for those who don't prefer eating non-vegetarian food. You can make this recipe on Tawa or Griddle at home. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marination Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Harshad

Ingredients

  • 300 gms Paneer cut into cubes
  • 200 gms Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Gram Flour (Besan) slightly roasted
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper cut into cubes
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper cut into cubes
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper cut into cubes
  • Onion cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp Tandoori Masala
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Coriander Leaves finely chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp Oil for shallow frying
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions

  • Cut Onion and Bell Peppers into 1-inch cubes.
  • Cut Paneer slice into 1-inch cubes.

Marination

  • Get a bowl and add fresh Yogurt into it. Make sure you use thick Yogurt for this recipe. Whisk it nicely.
  • Now, add the Kashmiri Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Chaat Masala, Tandoori Masala, Gram Flour (Besan), Ginger-Garlic Paste, Salt into it.
  • Mix everything well.
  • Add the chopped Bell Peppers and Onions along with Paneer cubes into this mixture. Mix all these ingredients nicely with your hand.
  • Put this bowl into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Let the Paneer cubes and veggies marinate in the tasty juices. 

Making Paneer Tikka on Tawa

  • Take out the marinated mixture and place the Paneer cubes and Veggies on the skewers. 
  • Heat the Tawa on medium flame.
  • Add Oil into the Tawa.
  • Gently put the skewers on the Tawa and cook them on medium heat.
  • Turn the skewers in between so that it gets cooked evenly from all the sides.
  • Once you get the desired color to the Paneer and veggies, switch off the flame. 
  • Serve your Tawa style Paneer Tikka with Mint Chutney, Sliced Onions, and a Lemon Wedge.

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Notes

  1. Paneer Tikka may get stuck on the Tawa, so make sure you turn the skewers on regular intervals.
  2. Do not use high heat while making this recipe.
  3. You can also prepare this Paneer Tikka recipe without using the skewers. 
  4. Always use fresh Paneer to avoid the extra sour and tangy taste to the Tikkas.