Paneer Tikka

This is a delicious and summery dish with fresh white cheese, the yogurt in the marinade breaks down the paneer and vegetables, allowing them to absorb more flavour. You can even marinate the paneer overnight for extra flavour. Soak the wooden skewers in water for some time, so that they will not burn. Paneer can be easily prepared at home; alternatively, you may use good quality shop bought paneer.

  

Serves 2-3

 INGREDIENTS

1 block of paneer (250 g)

1 pepper (any)

1 red onion

Lime wedges to serve

FOR THE MARINADE

1 tbsp ginger & garlic paste

1 handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped

1 tsp chaat masala

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

1 tbsp Greek yogurt

 Wooden skewers x 4

METHOD

 Cut paneer into bite size pieces, along with the onion and pepper.

Tip into a large bowl, add the other marinade ingredients and mix well.

Heat an oiled griddle pan Thread each of the skewers with 2 pieces of paneer, 1 piece of onion and 1 piece of pepper and cook till golden brown on both sides. Baste with oil if it looks dry.

Serve with the quartered lime wedges to squeeze over the skewers.

NOTES

Soak the wooden skewers in water for about 10 minutes, this way, they skewers won’t burn while cooking.

Keep the paneer cubes a little big, or they will break when putting on the skewers.