PANEER TIKKA

Paneer Tikka is a North Indian appetizer where chunks of paneer are marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled in a Tandoor, a traditional clay oven. The term Paneer refers to Indian cottage cheese and Tikka translates to chunks of grilled meat, or a vegetarian option, in this case it is the paneer.

Many believe it was invented in the 1960s . Since then, any restaurant with a tandoor makes sure to put it on the menu. Some restaurants even go as far as putting it on pizzas, making paneer tikka pizza a popular dish in some regions.

Paneer tikka is one of the most popular vegetarian healthy tandoor dishes. Bell peppers used are loaded with various vitamins and minerals and are exceptionally rich in vitamin C. Yoghurt is an excellent source of protein.

Paneer tikka or Paneer Soola or Chhena Soola is an Indian dish made from chunks of paneer/ chhena marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor. It is a vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka and other meat dishes. It is a popular dish that is widely available in India and countries with an Indian diaspora.

Paneer tikka is one of the most popular vegetarian healthy tandoor dishes. Bell peppers used are loaded with various vitamins and minerals and are exceptionally rich in vitamin C. Yoghurt is an excellent source of protein.

One Paneer Tikka skewer gives 278 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 31 calories, proteins account for 44 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 198 calories. One Paneer Tikka provides about 14 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.