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Paneer Tikka (Air fryer, Stovetop, Oven)

Cubes of paneer and vegetables, crunchy & crumbly on the outside, soft & juicy inside is so so good. Paneer tikka is a vegetarian alternative to the very popular chicken tikka. It is very easy to make and can be served as an appetizer at parties and gatherings. I am including the air fryer, stovetop, and oven instructions in this recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

  • 2 cups paneer
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1 cup bell peppers (I used a mix of red and green)

For the marinade:

Instructions

Prep:

  • Cut the paneer into big cubes.
  • Dice the onions and separate the petals. Deseed and cut the peppers.
  • Dry roast the besan for 2-3 minutes, until the raw smell goes.

Marination:

  • In a large bowl, add yogurt, besan, ginger garlic paste, tandoori masala, Kashmiri chili powder, olive oil, and salt.
  • Mix well making sure there are no lumps.
  • Add the paneer cubes and mix gently, making sure they are well coated. Set them aside on a plate.
  • Next, add the onion and peppers to the marinade. Mix them well to make sure everything is well coated.
  • Let the paneer and vegetables marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  • Thread the paneer and vegetables alternatively into a skewer.

Air fryer method:

  • Lightly brush some oil on the air fryer basket and place the skewers in it.
  • Air fry at 350 F (180 C) for 6-7 minutes.

Stovetop method:

  • Heat a grill pan and lightly brush some oil.
  • Place the skewers carefully and let them cook on medium heat.
  • Flip and cook on both sides until the paneer begins to turn golden.
  • Increase the heat and let it char for 1-2 minutes.

Oven method:

  • Preheat the oven to 390 F (200 C).
  • Place the skewers on top of an oven-safe tray so that the paneer and veggies can suspend.
  • Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Grill for 2-3 minutes.

Notes

Make sure the yogurt is thick. It should coat the paneer and veggies well and stick to it. You can also use Greek yogurt instead of plain yogurt.
Do not add paneer and veggies together to the marinade. Paneer cubes are tender and can easily crumble or fall apart. It is best to coat the paneer cubes in the marination first, set them aside, and then add the vegetables.
Roasted besan (chickpea flour) is an important ingredient in this dish and cannot be skipped. It adds thickness to the marinade and helps coat the marination to paneer. It also imparts a nice nutty flavor to the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 406mg | Iron: 0.4mg