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3 skewers of paneer tikka on a griddle and one skewer on hand on top of the griddle.
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Indian Paneer Tikka (Stovetop)

Indian Paneer Tikka (Stovetop) is Indian Apptizer. Just marinate and grill. It's extremely flavorful and delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marination Time2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 33 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 skewers
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Sarah Mirza

Ingredients

Marination

  • 1 lbs paneer indian cottage cheese
  • ½ medium onion cut in square
  • 1 bell pepper cut in square
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp amchur powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • ¼ tsp Garam Masala powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black salt
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 1 green pepper green chili
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For Frying

  • 4 tbsp olive oil

Soaking Paneer Water

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • First cut the paneer into cubes
  • In a bowl, soak the paneer in water and salt for 20 minutes.
  • Take out the paneer chunks, discard the salt water.
  • In a dry bowl, add paneer, bell pepper, onion, and other ingredients that are listed for marination above.
  • Mix them well.
  • Marinate for 2 hours at least.
  • Place the onion, paneer, bell pepper on skewers like the picture above.
  • In a fry pan or a griddle, on medium heat, add 4 tbsp olive oil, and let it heat up.
  • Place the skewers on the heated fry pan or a griddle.
  • Fry the paneer for 2 minutes per side or until it's golden in color like the pictures or video.
  • Make sure you get all sides.
  • Turn off the stove.
  • Sprinkle some chaat masala on Paneer Tikka skewers.
  • Dish it out when it's done, Serve with Cilantro and Mint Chutney or Green Chutney.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 56mg | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 125mg