Paneer Tikka Recipe - Easy, Authentic & Delicious

Looking for a showstopping Indian vegetarian dish that's both impressive and easy to make? Try Zouk’s Paneer Tikka recipe, which is just delicious and so simple to prepare. Our Paneer Tikka recipe can be served as a tasty starter, a lunch snack or even a substantial main meal. Traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven, our easy method adapts beautifully to home cooking, whether you fancy firing up the barbecue or using your grill.

The magic to our Paneer Tikka recipe happens in the marinade, which includes the authentic Zouk blends of Tandoori Masala, Garam Masala, and Chaat Masala. These brilliant blends are combined with other spices such as coriander powder and chilli powder, to create a beautiful marinade that is the heart and soul of this dish. Sound good? Read on and discover our easy Paneer Tikka Recipe.

Equipment List

Before we get stuck into the recipe, make sure that you have the following kitchen equipment at the ready:

Sharp knife
Chopping board
Large mixing bowl
Metal Skewers

Preparing the Vegetables

Prepared Paneer & Peppers

Adding Yoghurt

Ingredients for Paneer Tikka Recipe

Now that you're all set with your equipment, here's your shopping list for the perfect Paneer Tikka recipe:

500g paneer cheese
2 large onions
1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1 yellow pepper
200mls mustard oil
2 tablespoons yoghurt
100mls lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Zouk Tandoori Masala
1 teaspoon Zouk Garam Masala
1/2 teaspoon Zouk Chaat Masala
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
100g ginger garlic paste

Adding Tandoori Masala

Adding Garam Masala

Adding Lemon Juice

Method for Paneer Tikka Recipe

Now it is time to start preparing the dish. The method is super simple to follow, allowing you to create the best Paneer Tikka in just eight easy steps.

First, make the ginger and garlic paste. You need 75% ginger and 25% garlic. Peel ginger and garlic and dice. Blend with a hand blender by adding a small amount of water to make a smooth paste. Put to one side.
Dice the cheese and peppers then cut the onions into thick slices and place everything in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl thoroughly mix together the ginger/garlic paste and the mustard oil.
Add the tandoori masala, yoghurt, lemon juice, all the spices and the seasoning to the mustard oil mixture and then mix well into a marinade.
Pour the marinade over the cheese, peppers and onions and stir to ensure every piece is coated.
Cover and chill in the fridge for one hour. If you have made extra this can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Light the BBQ and when the coals are nearly ready take the paneer mixture and make kebabs using fine metal skewers. The skewers should alternate cheese, peppers and onions.
When the BBQ or grill is ready cook the kebabs until the cheese turns golden. Serve immediately with salad and mint or chilli sauce.

Mixing The Marinade

Adding Paneer, Peppers & Onions To The Skewers

Alternate Between Paneer & Vegetables

Serving Ideas

The paneer kebabs are best enjoyed hot straight from the BBQ or grill. They make a perfect starter when served with salad and chutneys, especially Zouk's Spiced Mango Chutney!

For a more substantial meal, Paneer Tikka is also delicious in wraps or pitas with salad or served with rice as a main course.