Grilling season just makes everything better, doesn’t it? There’s something so irresistible about food cooked over an open flame—smoky, spicy, and packed with bold flavors. From juicy tandoori chicken to flavorful paneer skewers and veggie-packed grills, Indian cooking has so many delicious ways to take your BBQ game to the next level.
In this collection of 13 sizzling Indian grilling recipes, you’ll find easy, crowd-pleasing ideas perfect for your next cookout or even a cozy weeknight dinner. Get ready for some seriously mouthwatering aromas coming off your grill!
And to make things even better, I’ve also included a few cooling side dishes that pair perfectly with these grilled favorites. Think refreshing mint cilantro chutney, crisp kachumber salad, and creamy raita—the perfect balance to all those bold, smoky flavors.
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Vegetarian Grilling Recipes
Paneer Tikka
The restaurant-style Tandoori Paneer Tikka can be easily made at home. With marinated paneer and crispy vegetables, this Indian appetizer is packed with flavor. Enjoy paneer tikka with this easy recipe for the air fryer, oven, or grill!
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Tandoori Mushroom Tikka
These grilled Indian mushrooms are super flavorful, thanks to the juicy marinated mushrooms and crunchy vegetables. This Tandoori Mushroom Tikka is an easy, tasty appetizer everyone will enjoy!
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Tandoori Aloo Tikka
Tandoori Aloo Tikka is an amazing Indian appetizer perfect for grilling days. Baby potatoes are marinated in a delightful combination of yogurt and spices, threaded onto skewers, and cooked to create this mouth-watering appetizer.
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Grilled Tofu Skewers
Fire up the grill this summer and make these simple but delicious tofu skewers. Try this recipe for perfectly grilled, chewy, charred, and crispy tofu! Top with vibrant sauces for a delicious experience.
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Hariyali Paneer Tikka
Hariyali Paneer Tikka is a delectable Indian appetizer made with cubes of soft paneer, crisp bell pepper, and onions marinated in cilantro and mint, along with yogurt and spices. Enjoy this quick and easy Haryali paneer tikka made in the air fryer, oven, or grill!
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Tandoori Gobi
This tandoori gobi is a flavorful vegetarian option for the grill, with tender cauliflower and lightly charred edges. It is easy to serve as an appetizer or side, especially with green chutney or raita.
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Spicy Corn On The Cob
This grilled Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is so easy to make and so good! Spice it up the way you like, and enjoy it as an appetizer, snack, or side.
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Chicken & Seafood BBQ Recipes
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Chicken Tikka Kebab is a delicious Indian grilled appetizer packed with flavor. It is made with chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, lime juice, and aromatic spices, then threaded onto skewers and cooked to create a delicious appetizer.
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Tandoori Shrimp
This Tandoori Shrimp recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for the air fryer, oven, or grill. Juicy shrimp are marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture and cooked until lightly charred and delicious. It’s a great appetizer or main dish that comes together in under 30 minutes!
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Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken is a flavor-packed dish from the Indian subcontinent, popular worldwide. Chicken is marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, spices, and lemon juice, then grilled. You can make it in the air fryer, the oven, or on the outdoor grill for your next summer barbecue party.
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Chicken Malai Tikka
Tender, juicy Murgh Malai Tikka are easy to make and bursting with flavor. Smothered in a homemade creamy marinade, these malai chicken tikkas will surely be the star of your barbecue party!
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Tandoori Chicken Wings
These smoky Tandoori chicken wings, marinated in Indian spices and yogurt and grilled to perfection, are perfect for sharing at a summer cookout. The wings are succulent and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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Tandoori Salmon Tikka
Salmon and pineapple rubbed with scratch-made dry tandoori masala, threaded onto skewers, and then grilled on high heat. This fish tikka is easy to make and tastes amazing.
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Indian Sides for Grilling
Once the tikkas and kebabs are ready, these simple Indian sides make the meal feel complete. They cool down the spices and are perfect with both vegetarian and chicken BBQ recipes.
Kachumber
This wholesome, satisfying Kachumber salad is so easy and refreshing. Made with chopped onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers, seasoned with spices, serve it as a side with any Indian dish. It is vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.
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Mint Cilantro Chutney
A cool, spicy, and tangy green chutney. This no-cook mint-cilantro chutney pairs well with Indian dishes such as samosas, chaat, kebabs, and sandwiches. This Indian green sauce is versatile and can be varied with simple ingredients!
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Cucumber Raita
This easy homemade Indian Cucumber Raita is so refreshing. It is a perfect, easy side dish made with grated cucumber, yogurt, and spices. Serve it as an accompaniment to grilled proteins or veggies.
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Kakdi Koshimbir
Kakdi Koshimbir is a simple, easy-to-make, refreshing Indian cucumber salad bursting with crunch and flavor. This hydrating, low-carb recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and is a delicious vegetarian, gluten-free side dish!
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Indian Lemonade (Shikanji)
This homemade salty Indian Lemonade, also known as Shikanji or Nimbu Pani, is refreshing and flavorful, helping beat the summer heat. Made with lime juice, sugar, water, and spices, it is a perfect beverage for any barbecue party.
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