Restaurant-Style Paneer Tikka Recipe at Home



Restaurant-Style Paneer Tikka Recipe at Home

If you love the smoky, spicy flavor of Paneer Tikka from Indian restaurants, you’ll be happy to know you can easily make it at home. This recipe gives you the same restaurant-style taste, creamy marinade, and slightly charred texture using simple ingredients.

Perfect as a starter, party snack, or side dish, paneer tikka is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes in Indian cuisine.

Ingredients

For the marinade

  • 250 g paneer (cut into cubes)

  • ½ cup thick curd (yogurt)

  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp mustard oil (optional but recommended)

  • 1 tsp red chili powder

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder

  • Salt to taste

Vegetables

  • 1 onion (cubed)

  • 1 capsicum (cubed)

Other

  • Butter or oil for cooking

  • Chaat masala for garnish

Step 1: Prepare the Marinade

In a bowl, mix:

  • curd

  • ginger-garlic paste

  • red chili powder

  • turmeric

  • garam masala

  • cumin powder

  • lemon juice

  • mustard oil

  • salt

Mix well until the marinade becomes smooth and thick.

Step 2: Marinate the Paneer

Add paneer cubes, onion, and capsicum to the marinade.

Coat everything well and let it marinate for 30–60 minutes.
This step helps the paneer absorb all the flavors.

Step 3: Arrange on SkewersThread the paneer, onion, and capsicum alternately on skewers.

This gives the dish the classic restaurant-style look.

Step 4: Cook the Paneer Tikka

You can cook it in several ways:

Pan Method

  • Heat a pan with butter or oil

  • Cook the skewers on medium heat

  • Turn occasionally until slightly charred

Oven Method

  • Preheat oven to 200°C

  • Bake for 15–20 minutes

Air Fryer

  • Cook at 180°C for 12–15 minutes

Step 5: Serve

Sprinkle chaat masala, squeeze lemon juice, and serve hot with:

  • mint chutney

  • onion rings

  • lemon wedges

Enjoy your homemade restaurant-style paneer tikka! 🔥

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