Is paneer tikka spicy?

It can be mildly spicy depending on the marinade used.

Can I make paneer tikka at home?

Yes, it's easy to make with paneer and your choice of spices.

Serve with mint chutney and onions for a balanced dish.

Restaurant

Grilled paneer marinated in spices, a popular Indian appetizer.

Per 100 g

290 kcal

1 skewer

290 kcal

(100 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
18 g / 100g	6 g / 100g	24 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 23% · Carbs 8% · Fat 69%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 skewer (100 g, 290 kcal) is 14% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 skewer takes about 71 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Paneer Tikka is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 170 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Crunchy Vegetable Sushi	140	3 g
Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie	150	9 g
Savory Veggie Sushi	150	3 g
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)	200	25 g
Savory Okonomiyaki	210	8 g
Paneer Tikka	290	18 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

6/10

A flavorful protein option; enjoy it as part of a larger meal.

Is paneer tikka spicy?: It can be mildly spicy depending on the marinade used.
Can I make paneer tikka at home?: Yes, it's easy to make with paneer and your choice of spices.
What do you serve with paneer tikka?: Serve with mint chutney and onions for a balanced dish.

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