Paneer tikka
Chunks of paneer and peppers in a smoky, spiced yoghurt marinade, grilled until charred at the edges.
- Time35 min + marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, spices, oil and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Add the paneer, peppers and onion and stir gently to coat. Leave for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
- 3
Heat the grill to high. Thread everything onto skewers, alternating paneer, pepper and onion.
- 4
Grill for 4 minutes on each side until the paneer has dark golden patches and the vegetables are soft.
8 min - 5
Serve straight away with lemon wedges, sliced onion and mint chutney.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.