Paneer Tikka Recipe

Paneer Tikka Recipe

Looking for a showstopping Indian vegetarian dish that's both impressive and easy to make? Try Zouk’s Paneer Tikka recipe, which is just delicious and so simple to prepare. Our Paneer Tikka recipe can be served as a tasty starter, a lunch snack or even a substantial main meal. Traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven, our easy method adapts beautifully to home cooking, whether you fancy firing up the barbecue or using your grill.

The magic to our Paneer Tikka recipe happens in the marinade, which includes the authentic Zouk blends of Tandoori Masala, Garam Masala, and Chaat Masala. These brilliant blends are combined with other spices such as coriander powder and chilli powder, to create a beautiful marinade that is the heart and soul of this dish. Sound good? Read on and discover our easy Paneer Tikka Recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 500g paneer cheese
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 200mls mustard oil
  • 2 tablespoons yoghurt
  • 100mls lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Zouk Tandoori Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Zouk Garam Masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Zouk Chaat Masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 100g ginger garlic paste

Method:

  1. First, make the ginger and garlic paste. You need 75% ginger and 25% garlic. Peel ginger and garlic and dice. Blend with a hand blender by adding a small amount of water to make a smooth paste. Put to one side.
  2. Dice the cheese and peppers then cut the onions into thick slices and place everything in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl thoroughly mix together the ginger/garlic paste and the mustard oil.
  4. Add the tandoori masala, yoghurt, lemon juice, all the spices and the seasoning to the mustard oil mixture and then mix well into a marinade.
  5. Pour the marinade over the cheese, peppers and onions and stir to ensure every piece is coated.
  6. Cover and chill in the fridge for one hour. If you have made extra this can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  7. Light the BBQ and when the coals are nearly ready take the paneer mixture and make kebabs using fine metal skewers. The skewers should alternate cheese, peppers and onions.
  8. When the BBQ or grill is ready cook the kebabs until the cheese turns golden. Serve immediately with salad and mint or chilli sauce.
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