Grilled Tandoori Paneer Tikka Kebabs Recipe

Name: Tandoori Paneer Tikka Kebabs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons tandoori masala spice mix , divided; 1/4 cup yogurt; 5 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola or sunflower cooking oil ), divided; Kosher salt, to taste; 1/2 pound paneer , cut into 30 (2-inch) cubes; 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch square pieces; 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 2-inch cubes; 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons chaat masala (available at Indian grocery stores); Lemon juice, to taste; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Marinate: 2 hrs

Total: 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Vegetarian options at summer cookouts are often limited to veggie burgers and salads, but this recipe offers non-meat eaters a flavorful choice with great texture. Soft, juicy chunks of paneer are marinated in a tandoori masala and yogurt mixture and then skewered and grilled along with vegetables. This colorful dish that's bursting with complex spice is a great dish to serve at your next barbecue.

"A fun way to enjoy paneer! Grilling anything is a win in my book... the smokiness and char makes it all taste good. This paneer tikka is no exception." —Renae Wilson

3 tablespoons Tandoori masala spice mix, divided
1/4 cup yogurt
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, or canola or sunflower, divided
Kosher salt, to taste
1/2 pound paneer, cut into 30 (2-inch) cubes
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch square pieces
1 pepper red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 pepper green bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons chaat masala
1 tsp lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Gather the ingredients.

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Mix 2 1/2 tablespoons of tandoori masala with yogurt, 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and salt to taste, making a smooth paste.

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Add paneer chunks to bowl and mix gently to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.

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Mix remaining 1/2 tablespoon of tandoori masala with onions to coat them well.

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Thread marinated paneer, onion, and green and red bell pepper pieces onto bamboo skewers.

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Preheat grill to medium. Place paneer skewers on hot grill and brush with a little cooking oil.

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Grill until paneer is a light golden color and onions are soft, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Do not overcook, or paneer will become rubbery.

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Remove to a plate and sprinkle with chaat masala.

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Squeeze some lemon juice over the paneer skewers, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve hot.

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What Is Paneer?

Paneer is a cheese, sometimes referred to as Indian cottage cheese. It looks like tofu but is made with cow and/or buffalo milk and has a very mild taste. Unlike other types of cheese that are made with rennet, paneer is created by curdling the milk with an acid such as lemon or lime juice or citric acid. It is formed into a block, cut into cubes, and is most often used in Indian recipes such as palak paneer and mutter paneer, but can also be part of a grilled cheese sandwich and a vegetable wrap, as well as fried into a delicious appetizer for dipping.

Paneer can be found at Indian food markets and well-stocked grocery stores as well as made at home. If you need a substitute, extra-firm tofu is a good stand-in as well as Halloumi cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
501	Calories
37g	Fat
38g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	501
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37g	47%
Saturated Fat 9g	46%
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 529mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 180mg	899%
Calcium 479mg	37%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 712mg	15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.