Dhungar Paneer Tikka Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt.
• STEP 2.Add paneer cubes to the marinade and coat them well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• STEP 3.Heat a piece of charcoal until it turns red hot. Place it in a small bowl and put the bowl in the center of the marinated paneer. Drizzle some ghee or oil over the charcoal and immediately cover the bowl with a lid. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to infuse the smoky flavor.
• STEP 4.After the dhungar process, remove the charcoal bowl and discard it. Thread the marinated paneer cubes onto skewers.
• STEP 5.Grill the paneer skewers on a preheated grill or cook them on a stovetop grill pan until they are golden brown and slightly charred.
• STEP 6.Serve the Dhungar Paneer Tikka hot with mint chutney and lemon wedges.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to use firm paneer that doesn't crumble easily.
• If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the paneer tikka in a regular pan or in the oven.
• For a spicier version, add some chopped green chilies or chili flakes to the marinade.

Storage and Serving

• Dhungar Paneer Tikka is best served hot and fresh.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, you can either microwave the tikka or heat it in a pan until warmed through.