Cut the paneer block into 1-inch cubes. Wash and cut capsicum and onion into large chunks, about 1-inch. Separate the onion petals and keep everything aside.
Now make the tikka marinade. Take a large bowl which can hold all the marinating ingredients along with all the vegetables and paneer. Add all the ingredients listed under tikka marinade to the bowl.
Now using a fork or wire whisk give them a good mix so that all powdered spices and aromatics are evenly mixed with yogurt. Take some time to thoroughly mix these ingredients at this step.
Once your marinade is ready, drop the veggies first to the bowl and mix using a spatula so that each peace is coated with the yogurt mixture.
Next add the paneer cubes and again mix with the spatula using very light hand so that the paneer cubes do not break.
Your paneer and veggies must be evenly coated on all sides with the marinade. Set it aside for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best result.
While the paneer is marinating, soak few bamboo skewers in water.
When you are ready to cook, thread the paneer, capsicum and onion alternatively into the skewer.
I prefer to cook my paneer tikka on a cast iron tawa or a grill pan with just light brush of oil. You can either do the same or broil/grill in oven at 180 C for 15 minutes.
Heat your pan or tawa until smoking hot. Brush mustard oil all over.
Now carefully place the paneer threaded skewers on the tawa one by one. Let them cook on medium flame without any disturbance for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, flip each skewer over and let the other side cook until charred. You will have to cook all the 4 sides by flipping after every two minutes.
Once all sides are evenly browned, your paneer tikkas are done! Transfer the tikkas on a serving platter, sprinkle some chat masala and freshly crushed black pepper and serve with green mint chutney! Enjoy!
Recipe by Flavor Quotient at http://www.flavorquotient.com/2022/09/paneer-tikka-for-weightloss/