Mango Coconut Paneer Tikka – smoky and charred, this refreshing, summer-inspired twist is one of my favorite ways to enjoy paneer tikka! The sweetness of the mango and richness of the coconut pair so well with the spices and make for the perfect combination of flavors!

WATCH HOW TO MAKE MANGO COCONUT PANEER TIKKA:

We’ll start by grabbing our beautiful in-season mangos. I’m using Indian alphonso here and blend this with ginger, green chilies, garlic, and coconut milk.

Transfer this to a bowl and add in yogurt, red chili powder, cumin powder, amchur, kasuri methi, ajwain, salt, and a squeeze of lemon for some brightness. Now we’ll go in with some mustard oil and besan for binding. Give the marinade a mix and to this we’ll add onion, bell peppers, and paneer. I’ve used Amul’s malai paneer.

Assemble your skewers and we’ll cook these half way on a pan just to ensure they get cooked from the inside. Then, roast these on an open flame for that beautiful char and smoky flavor.

Garnish with a squeeze of lemon and these Mango Coconut Paneer Tikkas are ready to enjoy during your summer get-togethers!

If you like this, please try my other recipes:

• Dal Makhani (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
• Grilled Pineapple Skewers
• Green Chutney Trio (Mango-Guava-Amla)

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Mango Coconut Paneer Tikka

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

 

Mango Coconut Paneer Tikka - smoky and charred, this refreshing, summer-inspired twist is one of my favorite ways to enjoy paneer tikka! The sweetness of the mango and richness of the coconut pair so well with the spices and make for the perfect combination of flavors!

Course: Appetizer, Chaat

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: party

Custom Category: Appetizers, Chaat (Indian Street Food), Fourth of July, Mango Recipes

Servings: 4

Calories: 291 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Marinade:

• 1 large ripe mango
• 2 tbsp coconut milk
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 green chilies
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp hung curd or greek yogurt
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp mango powder (amchur)
• 1/2 tsp kasoori methi , crushed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black salt
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• 2 tsp besan (gram or chickpea flour)
• 1 tbsp mustard oil

Tikka:

• 8 oz malai paneer , cubed or use 250 gm normal paneer
• 1 red onions , cubed
• 1 green bell peppers , cubed
• 1 red bell peppers , cubed
• butter , for grilling and brushing

Garnish:

• lemon juice
• chaat masala

Instructions

1. Soak your wooden skewers in water for 6-8 hours before grilling to ensure that they don’t catch fire during roasting on open flame.

2. For the marinade, blend together the mango, coconut milk, ginger, green chilies, and garlic into a smooth paste.

3. Transfer this to a bowl and mix in all the remaining ingredients. Your marinade is ready!

4. Add in your cubed onion, bell peppers, and paneer. Give this a gentle mix until just coated.

5. Arrange the vegetables and paneer in an alternating pattern on the skewers.

6. In a pan, heat oil or butter on medium heat. Cook your skewers on the pan for 3-4 minutes on medium heat until just about halfway to ensure the marinade has dried a bit. Then brush the tikkas with butter.

7. Then, turn your grill or a gas flame on high heat, and finish your tikkas by roasting them on open flame while rotating them continuously for a couple of minutes until they get a beautiful char.

8. Serve with a sprinkle of chaat masala and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Mango Coconut Paneer Tikka

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 38mg13%

Sodium 554mg24%

Potassium 325mg9%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 1755IU35%

Vitamin C 87mg105%

Calcium 320mg32%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.