Stuffed Paneer Tikka Kebabs

A more premium paneer tikka kebab with mint chutney stuffing, yoghurt marinade and warm Indian spices. Golden outside, soft inside and full of flavour.

Stuffed Paneer Tikka Kebabs

Stuffed Paneer Tikka Kebabs

🔥 Medium Prep 35 mins | Cook 10 mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 350g paneer, cut into thick rectangles
  • 120g thick natural yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp black cumin or cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • For the Mint Filling:
  • 1 large handful fresh mint
  • 1 large handful fresh coriander
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp yoghurt
  • Pinch of salt
  • To Serve:
  • Chaat masala
  • Lemon wedges
  • Pickled onions
  • Naan or roti

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 460
  • Protein: 24g
  • Fat: 35g
  • Carbs: 10g

Method

  1. Blitz the mint, coriander, chilli, lemon juice, yoghurt and salt into a thick chutney.
  2. Carefully cut a slit into each paneer rectangle.
  3. Fill each piece with a little mint chutney.
  4. Mix yoghurt, lemon juice, oil, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, cumin and salt.
  5. Coat the stuffed paneer in the marinade.
  6. Chill for 1 hour.
  7. Skewer the paneer and grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning carefully.
  8. Finish with chaat masala and lemon.

Notes

This is a strong “restaurant-style” vegetarian kebab. Don’t overfill the paneer or the chutney will leak out as it grills.