Name: Paneer Tikka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ lb paneer; 1 small green pepper; 1 small onion; ½ cup Greek yogurt; 3 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp chickpea flour; 1 tsp ginger; 1 garlic clove; 1 tsp fenugreek leaves; ⅛ tsp garam masala; ⅛ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder; ⅛ tsp paprika; ⅛ tsp chaat masala; ⅛ tsp ground coriander; ⅛ tsp turmeric; 1 tsp lime juice; ⅛ tsp chaat masala

ChefLarissa MelkonianDifficultyBeginnerRating

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If you haven't had paneer before, you're in for a treat. This Indian fresh cheese is filling and protein-packed, perfect for these keto vegetarian skewers. This recipe uses the classic Indian technique of marinating the paneer and vegetables in yogurt and spices before cooking. A squeeze of lime and an extra sprinkle of spice at the end takes these to the next level.

Yields3 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time7 minsTotal Time17 mins

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 skewer

Servings 3

18g
Net Carbs

Amount Per Serving
Calories 283

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 13g
Protein 34g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

½ lb paneer(cut into inch-sized cubes)

1 small green pepper(deseeded, cut into thick slices)

1 small onion(cut into chunks, separate the onion layers)

½ cup Greek yogurt(whisked until smooth)

3 tbsp avocado oil

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp chickpea flour

1 tsp ginger(crushed)

1 garlic clove(crushed)

1 tsp fenugreek leaves

⅛ tsp garam masala

⅛ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder

⅛ tsp paprika

⅛ tsp chaat masala

⅛ tsp ground coriander

⅛ tsp turmeric

Garnish

1 tsp lime juice

⅛ tsp chaat masala(sprinkled)

Directions

Cut onions and bell peppers into chunks. Then separate the onion layers.

Make the sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, combine yogurt, avocado oil, lime juice, chickpea flour, minced ginger, garlic, fenugreek, salt, pepper, and all the spices.

Add paneer pieces, pepper, and onion to the marinade, and toss well till everything gets coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, soak the bamboo skewers.

Make Skewers: Arrange paneer, peppers, and onions on bamboo skewers, alternating with a paneer cube and then a few slices of peppers and onions. Form three equal skewers.

Preheat oven to 220C. Place the marinated paneer, onions, and pepper skewers on an aluminum-lined baking sheet. If using skewers, place them 3 cm apart.

Place the baking sheet on the middle rack and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the paneer browns with slightly charred edges.

Top with lime juice drops and chaat masala. Enjoy!

CategoryAll, Dinner, LunchCuisineIndianDietEgg-Free, Vegetarian