Paneer Tikka Bowl

Method

1. 1

   Whisk 100 g yogurt with ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, chilli powder, half the oil and a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Fold in the paneer, peppers and onion. Marinate while you start the rice.

   15 min
3. 3

   Rinse the rice, toast the cumin seeds in a pot, add rice and 240 ml water. Cover and simmer until tender.

   12 min
4. 4

   Thread or spread the paneer and veg on a lined tray. Grill or air-fry at 220°C until charred at the edges.

   12 min
5. 5

   Blend the mint, coriander, remaining yogurt and lemon juice into a loose chutney.

6. 6

   Divide rice between two bowls, top with tikka and drizzle with chutney.

Watch how it's made

Hand-picked videos of this dish or its classic version. Their quantities differ, so follow ours for the macros above.

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  Paneer Tikka Rice Bowl - Desi Style High Protein Meal Recipe | मसालेदार Desi Rice Bowl Recipe

  Hebbars Kitchen · YouTube

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  घर पर बिना तंदूर के पनीर टिक्का | Paneer Tikka recipe | Paneer Tikka No Tandoor | Chef Ranveer

  Chef Ranveer Brar · YouTube

Substitutions

• Swap paneer for extra-firm tofu to make it vegan (use coconut yogurt in the marinade).
• Use cauliflower rice instead of basmati to cut carbs by roughly 35 g per serving.
• No grill? Sear in a very hot cast-iron pan for the same char.