[7][8] Chunks of paneer, a type of fresh cheese, are marinated in spices and are then arranged on a stick with capsicums (bell peppers), onions and tomatoes.

These sticks are grilled in a tandoor and the dish is thereafter served hot, seasoned with lemon juice and chaat masala.

[18] International fast-food chains in India have also incorporated paneer tikka into their menus.

[23] Prior to that, in 2003, Nestle's Maggi experimented with a ready-to-cook variety of paneer tikka.

[24] Other companies also offer spice mixes and ready-to-eat variants of paneer tikka.