Paneer Tikka pan-grilled is a delicious appetizer for any occasion. Almost everyone loves paneer, especially the kids, and this is such a quick and easy recipe. Most Vegetarians and Non-vegetarians also love this irresistible dish. It is a type of cottage cheese and has a similar texture and taste.
Why you will love this dish?
- This can be done very quickly with all the ingredients readily found in your pantry.
- Tastes very delicious and is a good option for vegetarians.
- The leftovers can be used to make a salad or stuffed into a sandwich or bread.
- The texture of paneer is firm but soft and absorbs spices well; it does not melt like other cheeses is versatile in any of the dishes and especially good for grilling.
Ingredients for the Paneer Tikka
- Paneer: The store-bought Paneer is a good choice. If you can make paneer at home from scratch even better. I haven't tried making it with homemade paneer though.
- Spices: A blend of spices like red chilly powder (use Kashmiri red chilly for color), turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, chaat masala, and dried fenugreek leaves.
- Yogurt: Ensure the whey is drained out so it is quite thick.
- Ginger-Garlic paste: Use fresh for better taste.
- Vegetable oil: This helps the Paneer to not stick to the pan.
- Tandoori Masala: This is optional, I usually add about ½ a teaspoon.
- Salt: As needed.
- Lemon: Juice of half a lemon.
- Pan with ridges: to get the grill effect
How to make Paneer Tikka ?
Marination is the important part, marinate the paneer in the yogurt marinade with spices for at least two hours or overnight. It tastes better if it sits in the marinade longer. The marinade also contains ginger garlic paste along with spices. If you can get Shaan's tandoori masala you do not have to add the other spices in the recipe. However, if it is not available you can also skip it and just use the spices in the recipe.
Steps after Marination
I use my stovetop to grill it and a grill pan with ridges to get the grill marks. Use an oil spray or any other oil that you prefer. Arrange on the pan and allow it to cook on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes. The outer coating turns out crispy while the paneer remains soft from the inside. It is preferable to make it just before you serve to maintain texture. I get great reviews from everyone for this.
Paneer Tikka Pan Grilled
Ingredients
For Marination
- 1 cup yogurt plain(whey and water removed )
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1 - 2 tsp Tandoori masala Shaan's brand(optional)
- 2 tsp Chilly powder Kashmiri for red color
- ½ tsp Coriander powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- ½ tsp Chaat masala
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves powdered
- ½ slice lemon juice
- 1 block Paneer Cut into big squares
- 3-4 tbsp Oil
- ¼ tsp salt or as desired (Shaan Masala also has enough salt)
Instructions
- Take all the contents used for marination in a bowl.
- Make a paste of the marinade.
- Mix the paneer in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat a pan , spray some oil and transfer the paneer to the pan.
- Flip and cook on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes until it is cooked.
- Squeeze a little lemon and sprinkle a little Chaat masala while serving if you like.
- You could also grill a few vegetables like bell peppers and onions to go with it.
- Paneer Tikka can be served with mint chutney or ketchup.
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What can I serve with Paneer Tikka?
Paneer Tikka can be had as an appetizer, served with mint chutney, or tamarind chutney if you like, You can also roll paneer into a roti or tortilla with some chutney and chopped lettuce and make it a meal. Paneer Tikka can be served on the side with Ghee Rice or Vegetable Biryani. You can even make a quesadilla with some mozzarella cheese and take it in your lunch box.
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oh wow! Thank you so much dear Esme.I will definitely check it out .
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How I missed this beautiful post.. Super yummy 😋
Thank you dear , this was an old post before we connected I think.Thank you so much!
Looks amazing!!!❤
Thank you!
Perfectly cooked!!!
Thank you!
That's so tempting. Delicious.
Thank you so much Lathiya!
So yummy!! I would love to add this over a salad:))). Love pan grilled cheeses.
Thank you so much Sonila! Yes this would be a great addition to salad.
I love paneer and am always looking for new paneer recipes. This one is really good. Love it!
So glad to hear you love Paneer as well .This recipe is really delicious .Thank you so much Nart , for the wonderful feedback and review , much appreciated!
Wow this sounds great. Always looking for new recipes. Thanks for sharing.
You will absolutely love this dish. It is loaded with flavors .Thank you so much for the comments !
This sounds like a perfect cheese appetizer.
Thank you so much Larena, it is a wonderful appetizer that is loved by most folks.
I love paneer but can't buy it ready made where I live. I've been wanting to make some myself and this grilled paneer recipe is inspiring me to do it!
Ah! I see . I used store bought paneer for my recipe . To make paneer at home is quite simple, by boiling milk , adding about two teaspoon of lemon and straining using a cheesecloth. However it will be easier if you have the ready made paneer . Hope you get to try this sometime. Enjoy! Thank you so much for the comments.
Yum! I've never had paneer tikka but I love paneer and I love chicken tikka so I bet this is right up my alley!
Wonderful to know that you love Chicken Tikka , the masala aka spices used in the Paneer tikka is exactly the same . Pretty sure you will love this dish. I would love to hear if you try this .Thank you so much for stopping by!
The paneer tikka looks so appetizing and tempting. The pan-grilled paneer is a hit in get together.
That's true Lathiya absolutely a crowd pleaser at parties and very tempting and delicious indeed. Thank you so much!