Egg and Paneer Tikka Skewers
PakistaniGym & High-ProteinDesi eggsMedium
Boiled eggs and paneer cubes marinated in tikka spices and grilled on skewers — a high-protein snack straight off the grill.
Prep time20 min
Cook time10 min
Total time30 min
Servings3
Ingredients
- 3 boiled eggs, halved
- 150 g paneer, cubed
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1 tsp tikka masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 capsicum, cut into squares
- 1 onion, cut into squares
- 1 tsp cooking oil
Method
- Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, cool, peel and halve.
- Mix yoghurt, tikka masala, turmeric, salt and lemon juice.
- Coat the paneer cubes in the marinade for 15 minutes.
- Thread egg halves, paneer, capsicum and onion onto skewers.
- Brush lightly with oil.
- Grill on a pan or barbecue for 6–8 minutes, turning once.
- Serve hot with lemon and salad.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)240 kcal
Protein (estimate)16 g
Fat (estimate)17 g
Carbs (estimate)5 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition is an estimate only. Grill until the paneer has light golden edges. Paneer is dairy — use tofu if you cannot take milk products. Handle egg halves gently on the skewers. Eat fresh off the grill.