Paneer tikka calories and macros

One plate of paneer tikka (150 g) has roughly 265 calories, with about 18 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, and 17 g fat. Paneer tikka is the dry, grilled member of the paneer family: cubes of paneer marinated in spiced yogurt with peppers and onion, then charred in a tandoor or on a tava. Because it is grilled rather than simmered in a rich gravy, it is the highest-protein and relatively lower-carb way to eat paneer, which is why it is popular with people tracking protein. The calories come almost entirely from the paneer itself and the oil or butter used to grill it; there is no cream or cashew gravy stacking fat on top. That makes it lighter per gram than the gravy paneers like shahi or butter masala. A home version with minimal oil is near 230, while a restaurant plate brushed with butter crosses 300. For a high-protein vegetarian starter, paneer tikka is one of the best choices on the menu.