![]() And don’t forget to soak them in water for 30 minutes. ![]() The steel ones are best for meat, as the meat gets cooked from the center as steel can retain the heat better. I do not prefer steel skewers for paneer tikka because paneer and veggies are delicate and they may fall apart while arranging on steel skewers. Skewers: You can use wooden or steel skewers.But I noticed that some of the marinades will be wiped our while using a brush. ![]() Instead, you can use the pastry brush to baste with oil. Plus, oil prevents the chewy texture of the paneer. It helps to avoid drying the paneer in the oven. Cooking oil spray: We are spraying the oil on all the sides of paneer tikka skewers right before roasting in the oven.But still not bright red like restaurants have. But as it is rested for marination, it picks up its color. So at first as you mix, you don’t see a nice color. Even if you add Kashmiri red chili powder at home, you won’t get that bright red color because we are adding all other spices as well. The color of the marinade: In the restaurant, they add a few drops of food color to get the bright red color.When it is roasted, it adds a nice crisp texture to the tikka. Besan (gram flour): It thickens the marinade and helps the marinade to stick to the paneer and veggie cubes.So whatever you find in Indian grocery stores labeled as ‘external use only’. Here in the USA, mustard oil is banned.Adding oil in the marinade helps to enhance the color of the spices like turmeric and red chili powder. Mustard oil: It adds a nice smokey and pungent flavor.Onions and Peppers: Make sure to cut the cubes of the same size, so all looks even and cook at the same time.But here we are taking a short cut and using a greek yogurt which is already thick. For that, you need to take regular yogurt, tie into a muslin cloth and let the excess whey drip for 3-4 hours and you’ll get the thick hung curd. Greek yogurt: Traditionally the hung curd is used.Don’t forget to check out the few notes mentioned below. Plus, you’ll also need a cooking oil spray and skewers (wooden or steel) The list looks long but all the spice powders are basic and easily available. Here is the pic of the ingredients used in making the best paneer tikka at home. Whether you choose the oven method or stovetop, the marination has to be perfect and flavorful. Plus, I am also sharing the method to make paneer tikka on tawa (skillet). Yes, we are not compromising in flavor at all. In the restaurants, these skewers are grilled into the tandoor (clay oven), hence the original name is tandoori paneer tikka.īut at home, we can get the same charred flavor by broiling in the oven. Paneer tikka is one of the popular North Indian starters (appetizers) that you’ll find in any Indian restaurant. ![]()
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