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Paneer Tikka | Paneer Tikka Using Oven | Paneer Tikka Using Homemade Tandoori Powder Recipe
Ingredients
- Paneer - 150 grams (I used milky-mist paneer)
- Capsicum - 1 (Big one)
- Tomato - 2
- Ginger-Garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
- Thick curd / Yogurt - 1 cup (125 grams)
- Tandoori masala powder - 2 teaspoons (Click here for home-made tandoori powder recipe)
- Red chilli powder - 2 teaspoons
- Salt - As per taste (less than 2 teaspoons)
- Lemon juice - 2 teaspoons (Plus extra for drizzling)
- Chat Masala - As required
- Kasoori Methi / Dry Fenugreek leaves - 1 teaspoon
- Oil - 1 teaspoon + As required (preferably mustard oil or sunflower oil)
- Extras that you'll need
- Metal Skewers / Bamboo Skewers - 3 or 4
- Preheat oven (OTG) at 200° C (app. 400 degree Fahrenheit) for 10 minutes on grill mode. (i.e. heat the top rods alone)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 457g | |
| Calories 275 | |
| Calories from Fat 146 | 53% |
| Total Fat 16.53g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 5.75g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.12g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium 691mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 19.03g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 14.01g | 9% |
| Protein 16.64g | 27% |
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