Restaurant-Style Paneer Tikka at Home | Easy Tandoori Paneer Recipe

Paneer Tikka Recipe | Restaurant-Style at Home | Tandoori Paneer Tikka on Tawa/Oven/Air Fryer

Craving that smoky, restaurant-style Paneer Tikka at home? This video shows you how to make the perfect tandoori paneer tikka with juicy paneer cubes, flavorful marinade, and that irresistible char – without a tandoor!

Whether you’re using a tawa, oven, or air fryer, this recipe gives you foolproof results every time. Perfect as a starter, party snack, or BBQ favorite.

💥 No tandoor needed
💥 100% veg and beginner-friendly
💥 Ready in just 30 minutes (after marination)

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🍴 Ingredients You’ll Need:

✔️ Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
✔️ Hung curd
✔️ Spices & herbs
✔️ Bell peppers & onions
✔️ Mustard oil for that authentic flavor

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🔪 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

✅ How to make the perfect tikka marinade
✅ How to cook paneer tikka on tawa, in oven & air fryer
✅ Pro tips for smoky flavor without a tandoor
✅ Serving & chutney ideas

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Ingredients

For the Marinade:
• 200–250 g paneer (cubed into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces)
• ½ cup thick yogurt/curd (hung curd preferred)
• 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
• 1½ tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for color)
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil or mustard oil (adds flavor)

Vegetables (optional but recommended):
• 1 onion (cut into cubes or petals)
• 1 capsicum/bell pepper (cut into cubes)
• 1 tomato (firm, optional, deseeded and cubed)

Instructions

🔸 Step 1: Prepare the Marinade
1. In a large bowl, whisk the curd until smooth.
2. Add besan, ginger-garlic paste, all spices, lemon juice, and oil.
3. Mix well into a thick marinade.

🔸 Step 2: Marinate
1. Add paneer cubes and chopped vegetables.
2. Coat gently so the paneer doesn’t break.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours for best flavor).

🔸 Step 3: Cook

Option 1 – Oven:
• Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F).
• Thread paneer and veggies onto skewers.
• Line a baking tray with foil or parchment, and brush with oil.
• Bake for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil/grill for 2–3 minutes for charred edges.

Option 2 – Stovetop (tawa/grill pan):
• Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a non-stick or grill pan.
• Place paneer and veggies, cook on medium heat until golden and slightly charred, turning sides.

Option 3 – Air Fryer:
• Preheat to 180°C (356°F).
• Place skewered paneer inside and cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.#PaneerTikka
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