Paneer Tikka
Grilled Indian Cheese Skewers
Yes, with a tweak: ask for extra paneer and minimal bell peppers and onions on the skewer. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cubes of firm Indian cottage cheese (paneer), bell peppers, and onions marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture, then skewered and grilled in a tandoor.
Key ingredients
Paneer, bell peppers (capsicum), onions, full-fat yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, carom seeds (ajwain), red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, mustard oil, lemon juice, salt, butter/ghee for basting.
How to make it keto
Ask for extra paneer and minimal bell peppers and onions on the skewer. Explicitly request no sugar in the marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
पनीर टिक्का में ज़्यादा पनीर, और प्याज़-शिमला मिर्च कम रखिएगा. मैरिनेशन में चीनी मत डालिएगा.
Paneer Tikka, extra paneer, minimal bell peppers and onions. No sugar in the marinade, please.
Watch out for
Yogurt (lactose), bell peppers and onions (especially if used in large quantities), potential hidden sugar in marinade.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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