Paneer Malai Tikka
Paneer Malai Tikka (ปนีร์ย่างครีม)
Fresh paneer in a mild cream and cashew marinade, charcoal-roasted in the tandoor. Soft and smoky, with no chilli heat.
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Last orders 30 minutes before closing
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About Paneer Malai Tikka
Paneer malai tikka is the gentle, cream-led cousin of standard paneer tikka, and it carries a clear Mughlai influence. The word malai means cream, and the dish was designed for diners who want the soft texture and tandoor smoke of a tikka without any chilli heat. It is a kitchen's answer to the question of how to make paneer rich and mild at the same time.
Our paneer is fresh, and it is cut for each order, so the cubes reach the table soft rather than rubbery. For this version we coat them in a pale marinade of cream and cheese loosened with cashew paste, lightly scented with cardamom, white pepper and a little green chilli paste, with no red chilli at all. The cashew is what gives the marinade body and a faint natural sweetness. We grind our spices fresh daily and cook the skewers in a charcoal tandoor at around 480 °C, so the coating browns and picks up smoke without scorching.
The result is deliberately mild and creamy. There is no sharp tang and no chilli burn; instead you get richness from the cream and cheese, a soft savoury warmth, and the cooling edge of cardamom. The texture is plush, which is why it is one of the easiest choices for children and for anyone who avoids heat. Mild onions and peppers on the skewer take on the same creamy coat.
It is served with sliced onion and mint chutney. Please note the marinade contains cashew, so it is not suitable for nut allergies. Our kitchen is halal-friendly with no pork. It pairs well with a buttery naan and a mild dal.
Two minutes walk from Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium; free parking at the Bangchak gas station right next door.
Everything off the same charcoal oven is gathered on our tandoori page, and why we kept charcoal instead of gas explains what that fight was about. It sits in our Veg Starters menu, and regulars often order it alongside Paneer Butter Masala.
รายละเอียด Paneer Malai Tikka (ปนีร์ย่างครีม)
ชีสปนีร์สดหมักครีมสด ชีส และมะม่วงหิมพานต์บด ปรุงรสอ่อนโยนด้วยกระวานและพริกไทยขาว ย่างในเตาทันดูร์ถ่านราว 480 องศาเซลเซียส อิทธิพลอาหารโมกุล ปนีร์นุ่มลิ้นครีมมี่ ไม่เผ็ด มีมะม่วงหิมพานต์ ไม่เหมาะกับผู้แพ้ถั่ว
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Malai' mean?
'Malai' translates to cream, indicating that this tikka uses a rich, cream-based marinade rather than the spicy red yogurt base of regular tikka.
Is this dish sweet?
It is not a dessert, but the combination of cream, cheese, and cashew paste provides a very subtle, natural sweetness that balances the mild savoury spices.
Are there any vegetables skewered with the paneer?
Yes — we skewer the paneer with onion and green pepper, and they take on the same creamy marinade.
Is Paneer Malai Tikka suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Its very mild spice profile and soft texture make it one of the most popular choices for younger guests.
Does this dish contain nuts?
Yes — our creamy marinade uses cashew paste as a thickener, which makes this dish unsuitable if you have a nut allergy.
