Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skewers
Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skewers
Ingredients
- 400 grams paneer, cut into cubes
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cubed
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cubed
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil, heated
- 2 tablespoons gram flour, (besan)
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- to taste tandoori masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Kasuri methi, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 lemon, juice of
For Finishing
- as needed ghee
- as needed fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the mustard oil in a small pan until hot, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly to a warm temperature.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a large bowl or plate, combine the slightly cooled mustard oil, gram flour, and Kashmiri red chili powder. Mix them well to form a thick paste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the tandoori masala (to taste), red chili powder, garam masala, black pepper, cardamom powder, salt, yogurt, crushed Kasuri methi, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the marinade is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the cubed paneer and bell peppers to the marinade. Gently toss and coat everything evenly in the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well covered.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cover the bowl and let the paneer and bell peppers marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. For the best flavor, marinate overnight.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Once marinated, thread the paneer and bell peppers onto skewers, alternating between the vegetables and paneer for an appealing look and even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
To cook in an air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the paneer and vegetables are lightly charred and cooked through.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
To cook in a pan: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the skewers in the pan and cook, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown and slightly charred.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Once cooked, brush the hot skewers with a little melted ghee and sprinkle generously with freshly chopped cilantro for a rich, restaurant-style finish.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Serve the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skewers hot with mint chutney, fresh lemon wedges, and sliced onions.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skewers
- 400 grams paneer, cut into cubes
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cubed
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cubed
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil, heated
- 2 tablespoons gram flour, (besan)
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- to taste tandoori masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Kasuri methi, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 lemon, juice of
For Finishing
- as needed ghee
- as needed fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the mustard oil in a small pan until hot, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly to a warm temperature.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a large bowl or plate, combine the slightly cooled mustard oil, gram flour, and Kashmiri red chili powder. Mix them well to form a thick paste.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the tandoori masala (to taste), red chili powder, garam masala, black pepper, cardamom powder, salt, yogurt, crushed Kasuri methi, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the marinade is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the cubed paneer and bell peppers to the marinade. Gently toss and coat everything evenly in the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well covered.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cover the bowl and let the paneer and bell peppers marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. For the best flavor, marinate overnight.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Once marinated, thread the paneer and bell peppers onto skewers, alternating between the vegetables and paneer for an appealing look and even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
To cook in an air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the paneer and vegetables are lightly charred and cooked through.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
To cook in a pan: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the skewers in the pan and cook, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown and slightly charred.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Once cooked, brush the hot skewers with a little melted ghee and sprinkle generously with freshly chopped cilantro for a rich, restaurant-style finish.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Serve the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Skewers hot with mint chutney, fresh lemon wedges, and sliced onions.
⏱️ 2 min