Easy Paneer tikka in the oven
Paneer tikka is the most popular Indian appetizer where the paneer ( Indian cottage cheese) and assorted veggies like onion, capsicum are marinated in the yogurt and spices and cooked in tandoor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 279kcal
Equipment
- Ziptop pouch or bowl
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Paneer / Indian cottage cheese ( 250 grams)
- 1 large Capsicum
- 1 large Onion
For marination
- 1/4 Cup Yogurt thick
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 2 Tablespoons Coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 Cup Mint leaves chopped
- Salt As required
Instructions
- Cut the paneer and veggies into 1-inch cubes.
- Add all the ingredients for the marination to the ziptop or a bowl.
- Whisk it thoroughly without any lumps. Add the paneer and veggies.
- Marinate the paneer and let it stay for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450 Deg F. Line the baking tray with foil or parchment paper. I missed this and cleaning the pan was hard.
- Arrange the marinated paneer and veggie cubes on the baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
- Then broil for 2 to 3 minutes to get the charred look.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and cilantro or mint chutney.
Notes
- Do not overcook the paneer as it gets tough and chewy.
- The oven should be really hot before you place the baking tray in. So do not skip the preheating step.
- The curd or yogurt should be really thick else the marination will not stick to the paneer and veggies. So if you are not using greek yogurt, strain the curd in a muslin cloth for 1 to 2 hours.
- Adjust the spice powders as per your preference.
- Do not skip squeezing lemon on the paneer tikka before serving. It tastes awesome.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.5g | Protein: 19.4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11.2g