Kickstart Your Party: Crispy Paneer Tikka Skewers Your Guests Will Love

Paneer tikka is always the star when guests come over. It’s that one dish which everyone picks first and then goes back for more. Making paneer tikka at home is actually easy once you get the marination right. You don’t need a tandoor or grill; a simple pan or oven works fine. The flavour comes mostly from the curd and spice mix, and how long you let it rest before cooking.

The marination is made using curd, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and a pinch of turmeric. You mix all of it and add some oil and lemon juice. When the paneer cubes go into this mix, they start soaking up the flavours right away. If you can give it half an hour to rest, it tastes even better. You can also keep it in the fridge for an hour if you’re preparing early for a party.

When it’s done, you can brush a bit of butter or lemon juice on top and sprinkle chaat masala. It gives a small tang and makes the flavour stronger. Paneer tikka goes well with mint chutney, sliced onions, or even just a plain yoghurt dip. It’s light, full of taste, and doesn’t need much effort. Once you make it once or twice, it becomes one of those recipes you can do with your eyes closed.

If you’re having guests over, you can prepare the marination earlier and just cook when it’s time. It doesn’t take long, and the smell fills up the kitchen in the nicest way. The paneer turns golden and slightly smoky, the vegetables stay soft but still firm, and together they make a plate that looks bright and inviting. These skewers never last long once they’re on the table.