Paneer Tikka

‘Paneer Tikka’ – It has always been my favorite starter in Indian cuisine. How I love those spicy ‘b’ smoky flavors of marinated paneer pieces. I used to make it at least once or twice a month, but have been enjoying the marination as well as grilling process much more than before!

‘Longer you marinate, Richer it will taste’ I firmly believe in this tagline while making any sort of skewers! This time I kept my paneer in marination for more than 24 hours… and result was pretty perfect. It came out to be the best one till date…

Try out this irresistible appetizer – “Paneer Tikka”!

INGREDIENTS:

200 gm paneer, cut into pieces
1/2 Green Bellpepper, cubes
1 Tomato, cubes
1/2 Onion, layers separated in cubes

For Marinade–

1/2 cup Thick Yogurt
2 tsp Tandoori Masala
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 tsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Crushed Kasoori Methi
1 tsp Rice Flour
Salt, to taste

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

1. Take all the ingredients of marinade in a big bowl and mix well making sure that there are no lumps in it.
2. Add paneer pieces into it and coat them well with marinade.
3. Cover the bowl with a lid or cling wrap and keep it in refrigerator for at least 10-12 hours.
4. Before you plan to grill them on skewers, coat bell pepper and tomato pieces with marinade.
5. Arrange them on skewers and keep onions on both the ends.
6. Grill them on medium for 5-6 mins or if you’re using oven, bake it for 10-12 mins on 200 degrees.
7. Garnish with lemon-soaked onion juliennes n serve hot with mint chutney.

SJ’s NOTE:

• I used my sizzler plate to serve this lovely looking appetizer.
• You can also sprinkle chat masala over it before serving!
• This can be used to make ‘Tandoori Wrap’ too :)