Comfort Food Edition · Regional Indian Classic

Tandoori Paneer
Tikka

Charred cubes of paneer, bell peppers, and onions — kissed by the tandoor and finished with fresh cilantro. The dish you crave when nothing else will do.

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Origin
North India
Cooking Method
Tandoor Clay Oven
Prep Time
30 min + marinate
Comfort Level
Maximum

Our Story

When the tandoor calls you home

At Ember & Spice, we believe comfort food isn't about complexity — it's about memory. Tandoori Paneer Tikka is the dish that fills kitchens across India with the scent of cumin, coriander, and smoldering charcoal.

We marinate thick cubes of fresh paneer in yogurt, Kashmiri chili, and a whisper of garam masala, then thread them with crisp bell peppers and purple onion before they meet the flame. Every char mark tells a story of warmth, gathering, and the simple joy of sharing skewers straight from the grill.

"Some dishes feed the body. Tandoori paneer feeds the soul."

Tandoori paneer tikka skewers with charred paneer cubes, bell peppers, red onion, and fresh cilantro on a dark plate

The Dish

What makes it unforgettable

Four elements, one perfect bite — smoky paneer, charred vegetables, vibrant spices, and a cool green chutney on the side.

  • Paneer

    Firm Indian cottage cheese, cut thick so it stays creamy inside while the edges crisp and caramelize in the tandoor.

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  • Bell Peppers

    Green and red peppers add sweetness and a satisfying snap, balancing the richness of the marinated paneer.

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  • Red Onion

    Thick purple onion slices soften on the grill, releasing a gentle sweetness that cuts through the spice.

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  • Spice Marinade

    Yogurt, Kashmiri chili, ginger-garlic paste, and chaat masala create that signature tandoori orange glow.

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Kitchen Lab

Build, spice & grill your tikka

Thread your skewer, dial up the Kashmiri heat, then send it into the tandoor. Every click brings the kitchen to life.

🍢 Skewer Builder

Click ingredients to stack them on the skewer

Add at least 3 pieces to grill

🌶️ Spice Dial

Slide to adjust the marinade intensity

Medium Heat

🏺 The Tandoor

Click the oven to roast your skewer

Build a skewer first, then roast it here

The Recipe

Make it at home

This is the recipe we've been perfecting for years — simple enough for a weeknight, special enough for guests. No tandoor? A hot grill or oven broiler works beautifully.

Serves 4 Vegetarian Gluten-free

Marinade

  • 400g paneer, cubed
  • ½ cup thick yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala & chaat masala
  • Juice of 1 lemon, salt to taste

Skewers & Grill

  1. Marinate paneer for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
  2. Thread paneer with onion and bell pepper on skewers.
  3. Grill on high heat, turning until charred on all sides.
  4. Garnish with cilantro, serve with mint chutney and lemon wedges.

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Visit Us

Come taste the comfort

Ember & Spice is a celebration of the regional dishes that deserve more attention. Pull up a chair, share a skewer, and let the smoke remind you why some flavors feel like home.

42 Spice Lane, Old Delhi Quarter Open daily · 11 AM – 11 PM

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