By Shreya Sarpal
December 31, 2025
Marinated in classic Indian spices and baked till lightly charred, this protein-rich paneer tikka turns low-fat paneer into a New Year snack that feels familiar, festive, and irresistibly comforting on the plate.
250 g low-fat cubed paneer ½ cup hung curd ½ cup cubed bell peppers 1 cubed onion 1 tbsp mustard oil 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp garam masala 1 tsp lemon juice Salt to taste
Whisk hung curd with spices, mustard oil, lemon juice, and salt to form a smooth marinade.
Add paneer, onion, and bell peppers, coating them evenly with the mixture.
Allow the paneer to marinate for 30 minutes for better flavour absorption.
Skewer the paneer and vegetables and place them on a lined baking tray.
Bake at 200°C for 18-20 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and cooked.