How long does Chettinad Paneer Tikka take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chettinad Paneer Tikka serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chettinad Paneer Tikka vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Chettinad Paneer Tikka spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chettinad Paneer Tikka?

200 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Hung Curd, ½ cup Green Capsicum, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Besan Flour, ½ cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chettinad Paneer Tikka?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chettinad Paneer Tikka?

About 283 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chettinad Paneer Tikka

Name: Chettinad Paneer Tikka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 5 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Fennel Seeds; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; ½ inch Cinnamon; 2 Cloves; 2 Green Cardamom; ¼ Mace; ¼ Star Anise; ¼ tsp Kalpasi (Stone Flower); ½ tsp Poppy Seeds; 5 Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; ¼ cup Hung Curd; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Besan Flour; 1 tsp Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; 200 grams Paneer, Large Cubes; ½ cup Onion, Diced; ½ cup Tomato, Deseeded and Chopped; ½ cup Green Capsicum

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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Chettinad paneer tikka: paneer and vegetables in hung curd and freshly roasted Chettinad masala, charred on skewers. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

25 items

4 people

Dry Red Chilli5
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Fennel Seeds2 tsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Cinnamon½ inch
Cloves2
Green Cardamom2
Mace¼
Star Anise¼
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)¼ tsp
Poppy Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves5
Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Hung Curd¼ cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Besan Flour1 tbsp
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Paneer, Large Cubes200 grams
Onion, Diced½ cup
Tomato, Deseeded and Chopped½ cup
Green Capsicum½ cup

Contains: milk, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	283kcal	1132kcal
Protein	13g	52g
Carbohydrate	13g	53g
Fat	21g	84g
Fibre	4.9g	20g
Sugar	3.8g	15g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Dry roast all the spices under chettinad masala until aromatic. Cool them down to room temperature and grind it into a fine powder and transfer into a bowl.
Dry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsCuminFennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomMaceStar AniseKalpasi (Stone Flower)Poppy SeedsCurry leaves
2
Heat Gingelly oil and add it to the ground chettinad masala. Add hung curd, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, besan flour and finely chopped curry leaves. Mix well to form a paste.
Gingelly OilHung CurdTurmeric PowderGinger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceSaltBesan FlourCurry leaves
3
Add the paneer cubes, onion, deseeded tomato and capsicum. Mix gently to coat the marinade on all veggies and paneer.
PaneerOnionTomatoGreen Capsicum
4
Insert the paneer, onion, capsicum and tomato into the skewers.
5
Grill the paneer on an open flame until all sides are cooked and until you could see charred marks all over the paneer. Brush some ghee over the grilled paneer and serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Chettinad Paneer Tikka take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chettinad Paneer Tikka serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chettinad Paneer Tikka vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chettinad Paneer Tikka spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chettinad Paneer Tikka?: 200 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Hung Curd, ½ cup Green Capsicum, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Besan Flour, ½ cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chettinad Paneer Tikka?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chettinad Paneer Tikka?: About 283 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.