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Indian · Starter

Paneer Tikka

Charred cubes of paneer and peppers in a spiced yoghurt crust.

Time
40 min
Serves
4
Skill
Easy
Heat
●●●
Diet
Vegetarian

Pairing at a glance

WineSula Chenin BlancRegional WineCloudy Bay Sauvignon BlancEcho WineWhispering AngelComplement

The pairing logic

Creamy paneer with char wants freshness and a little fruit; tannic reds would feel heavy.

  • smoky
  • creamy
  • spicy
  • tangy
What to pour

DRINK WITH THIS

Wine

Perfect matchRegional Sula Chenin Blanc Dry white · Nashik · 13.0% Fresh guava-and-lime notes match the mint chutney. See the wine → Great matchEcho Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Dry white · Marlborough · 13.0% Herbal, zesty Sauvignon mirrors fresh coriander and lime. See the wine → Great matchComplement Whispering Angel Dry rosé · Côtes de Provence · 13.0% Soft red fruit and crisp finish suit the creamy cheese. See the wine →

Spirits

AdventurousCleanse Plymouth Gin Botanical Gin · 41.2% Juniper and citrus refresh the palate in a gin and tonic. See the spirit →

Cocktails

Great matchEcho Smoky Mezcal Margarita Mezcal Mezcal smoke plays with the charred peppers. See the cocktail →

Rules used: Complement — Similar flavours that echo and support each other. Contrast — Opposites that balance: sweet against spicy, acid against rich. Cut — Tannin or acidity that slices through fat and richness. Echo — One shared flavour or ingredient links the plate and the glass. Cleanse — Bubbles, acidity or cold that refresh the palate between bites. Regional — What grows together goes together: same place, same table. Learn more →

The recipe

HOW TO MAKE IT

Ingredients · serves 4

Method · prep 25 min · cook 15 min

  1. 1

    Whisk yoghurt, gram flour, spices, oil and salt into a thick paste.

  2. 2

    Fold in paneer and vegetables and marinate 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Skewer alternately and cook on a very hot grill or oven 10–12 minutes, turning, until charred in spots.

  4. 4

    Squeeze over lemon and serve with mint chutney.

Cook’s tip

Do not over-marinate the paneer; 30 minutes keeps it tender.

MORE FOR THE TABLE

Non-veg Indian · Starter Chicken Tikka 45 min · ●●● Veg Indian · Snack Pav Bhaji 50 min · ●●● Non-veg Indian · Main Lamb Rogan Josh 110 min · ●●●

Please enjoy responsibly. Pairings are suggestions based on classic flavour principles, not rules. Check ingredients for allergies and cook meat and poultry thoroughly.