Paneer Tikka

Paneer Tikka

Portions: 2

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 8-10 minutes (air fryer), 15-20 minutes (oven), or 3-4 minutes per side (stovetop)

Tender paneer and vegetables coated in a spiced yogurt marinade and cooked until lightly charred.

Ingredients:

• 200 g paneer, cubed

• ½ cup plain thick yogurt

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp paprika or Kashmiri chili powder

• ½ tsp cumin powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp oil

• ½ green bell pepper, cubed

• ¼ onion, cubed

• Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix the yogurt, ginger, turmeric, paprika or Kashmiri chili powder, cumin, garam masala, lemon juice, oil, and black pepper.

2. Add the paneer, green bell pepper, and onion.

3. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

4. Cook using one of the methods below.

Air Fryer (Recommended):

• Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

• Arrange the paneer and vegetables in a single layer.

• Cook for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through.

• Serve with lemon wedges.

Oven:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

• Place the paneer and vegetables on a lined baking tray.

• Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning once halfway through.

• Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra char, if desired.

Stovetop:

• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add 1 tsp oil.

• Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly charred.

• Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with white rice, a small naan or chapati, and cucumber slices.

Recipe submitted by Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE