Paneer Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill

Step 1

In a large bowl add hung curd, besan, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, chaat masala, kasuri methi, lemon juice, salt, oil, and mix everything together.Add the paneer, bell peppers and onion. Toss well to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Step 2

Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in cold water for at least 10 minutes which prevents them from burning while in the air fryer, oven or grilling.Take a skewer, gently thread paneer, bell peppers and onion on a skewer, alternating with each other. Similarly prepare the remaining screwers.

Step 3

Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C). Arrange all the prepared skewers inside the basket ½-inch apart in a single layer. Brush or spray some oil on the top, this ensures the paneer and veggies don't dry out.

Step 4

Cook for 5 minutes at 360°F (180°C). After 5 minutes, turn the skewers, lightly spray or brush with oil and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Remove in a serving plate, squeeze some lime juice, sprinkle chaat masala and serve it immediately with mint chutney.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange all the prepared skewers ½-inch apart in a single layer. Brush or spray some oil on the top, this ensures the veggies don't dry out. Bake for 10 minutes and then broil the skewers on high for 2 to 3 minutes to get slightly charred edges.

Step 7

Preheat the grill. Line the outdoor grill with aluminum foil to prevent the paneer from sticking. Arrange all the prepared skewers ½-inch apart in a single layer. Brush or spray some oil on the top, this ensures the veggies don't dry out. Cook for 10-12 minutes, by turning halfway through.

Step 8

You can make this paneer tikka on stove-top even if you don't have an air fryer, oven or a grill. A stovetop grill pan or even a tawa or pan will work.Heat the pan or tawa over medium high heat, brush or spray some oil on the pan first. Then arrange all the prepared skewers in a single layer. Again lightly brush or spray some oil on the top. Cook from both sides until it’s turns golden brown in color.