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Paneer Tikka

Serves 4 · Grill & BBQ

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Paneer and vegetables in a spicy yogurt marinade. The skewers are grilled over medium heat and served immediately.

Timing

  • Preparation: 25 min.
  • Marinate in the fridge: 30 minutes.
  • Cooking: 18 min.

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.

Energy
≈ 585 kcal
Protein
≈ 41.8 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 8 g
Fat
≈ 41.9 g

The nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients and quantities used. Actual values may vary depending on the product, portion size and preparation.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Calculated estimate using the reference foods below. Substitute products, item weights and consumed fractions are assumptions. Ordinary cooking oil and marinades are counted in full; frying oil, coatings, bones and whole roasts use the stated factors. The higher serving count is used for ranges. Actual product values and cooking losses have not been measured.

Cheese, paneer

Paprikapulver (Matvaretabellen)

Ingredient amounts for the whole recipe; linked reference names retain the source language

Not included in the base calculation

  • 1 tsp salt · Salt or small seasoning amount; no salt/micronutrient calculation

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 600 g paneer
  • 2 peppers
  • 1 red onion
  • 150g yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon tikka spice
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Cut paneer and vegetables into large pieces.
  2. Mix yogurt, spices, oil and salt and marinate all the ingredients in this mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. Place alternately on skewers and grill over moderate heat until vegetables are soft and cheese is browned.
  4. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tips

  • Grill device: tandoor/grill
  • Food safety: Handle raw and cooked food separately; keep refrigerated; use a food thermometer. Prepare vegetables hygienically and heat sufficiently.
  • Technique: An interpretation of the country's cooking techniques for home barbecue equipment; regional traditional versions may differ.
  • Tip: Paneer retains its shape, but can become dry if heated for too long.

You can also find this recipe in Svens Feuerküche – Grillen um die Welt. Look inside the book · View on Amazon ↗