# Paneer Tikka Bowl with Quinoa

> Smoky tandoori paneer and charred peppers over lemony quinoa with mint chutney. A protein-packed desk lunch.

- Category: Lunch
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Time: 25 min · Serves 2 · Easy
- Per serving: 450 kcal · 26 g protein · 38 g carbs · 20 g fat
- Tags: High Protein, Calcium, Gluten Free
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Source: https://idyora.com/recipes/paneer-tikka-bowl

## Ingredients

### For the Tikka
- 200 g paneer (cubed)
- 1 capsicum (cubed)
- 1 onion (petals)
- 3 tbsp thick curd
- 1 tsp tandoori masala
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste

### For the Bowl
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 2 tbsp mint chutney

## Method

1. **Marinate.** Coat paneer and vegetables in curd, tandoori masala, lemon and salt. Rest 10 minutes.
2. **Char.** Grill or pan-sear on high heat until charred at the edges.
3. **Assemble.** Spoon quinoa into bowls, top with tikka and cucumber, drizzle mint chutney.

## Tips

- Hung curd makes the marinade cling better.

## How to serve

Add a side of kachumber salad.

## Nutrients per serving

- Fibre: 7g
- Calcium: 410mg
- Iron: 3.6mg
- Vitamin A: 1200IU
- Vitamin C: 60mg