Vegetarian dining deserves the same smoky, fire-roasted flavor as our meat dishes! Royal Kitchen serves the best tandoori paneer tikka in Oakland. We take thick, soft cubes of fresh Indian cottage cheese, marinate them in spiced yogurt, and roast them in our traditional clay oven until the edges are beautifully blistered and charred. Need a healthy, vegetarian starter? Get fast tandoori paneer tikka delivery in Oakland by ordering direct.
Because paneer is a non-melting cheese, it is perfectly suited for the intense 900°F (600°C) environment of our clay tandoor. When lowered into the oven, the high heat instantly cooks the spiced yogurt marinade, creating a flavorful, slightly crispy crust, while the inside of the cheese remains soft, warm, and creamy. The ambient smoke gives the cheese a deep, savory barbecue flavor that makes it the most authentic tandoori paneer tikka in Oakland.
Paneer has a naturally mild, milky flavor, making it a fantastic sponge for bold spices. We marinate our paneer cubes alongside thick cuts of bell peppers and red onions in a robust mixture of yogurt, mustard oil (for a sharp, traditional tang), ginger, garlic, and Kashmiri chili. The mixture sits for hours so the cheese can absorb every ounce of flavor.
We slide the sizzling paneer, peppers, and onions off the skewer right onto your plate. It is garnished with chaat masala (a tangy spice blend), fresh cilantro, and a wedge of lemon. A side of cooling mint chutney is an absolute must for dipping.
