Indian · appetizer

Paneer Tikka

Name: Paneer Tikka
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb paneer cubes; 1/2 cup thick yogurt; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 bell peppers, cubed; 1 large onion, cubed; 2 tbsp oil

Paneer Tikka reads citrus 5.7, sourness 5.6 and richness 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian appetizer, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

Umami & Savory — 3.4 / 10
Sweet & Fruity — 3.4 / 10
Sour & Bright — 7.4 / 10
Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
Rich & Fat — 4.5 / 10
Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 5.7 · Sourness 5.6 · Richness 4.2 · Allium 3.5 · Heat 3.3 · Warm Spice 3.0 · Umami 3.0 · Sweetness 2.9 · Funk & Ferment 2.6 · Herbaceous 2.4 · Earthy 1.8 · Fruity 1.7 · Bitterness 1.7 · Salinity 1.4 · Floral 1.1 · Nutty 0.9 · Smoke 0.5

What's in it (11)

1 lb paneer cubes
1/2 cup thick yogurt
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chaat masala
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 bell peppers, cubed
1 large onion, cubed
2 tbsp oil

Time & effort: about 50 min (20 min active) · effort: easy

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 196.5 kcal, 8.5 g protein, 11 g fat, 15.7 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (3 steps)

Marinate paneer and vegetable chunks in spiced yogurt for at least an hour.
Thread onto skewers and cook in a tandoor, grill, or oven at high heat until lightly charred.
Sprinkle with chaat masala and a squeeze of lemon before serving.

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