Paneer Tikka is an delicious dish for starters. It is made from chunks of paneer marinated in spices and grilled on a tandoor.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4-5
Ingredients:
Paneer – 250 grams, cut into small cubes
Besan – 3 tablespoon
Green Capsicum – 1 no, cut into 1
Red Capsicum – 1 no, cut into 1
Onion – 2 no, cut into 1
Ginger – 1 1/2
Garlic – 3-4 flakes
Green Chilli – 3 no
Cumin Seeds – 1 teaspoon
Green Cardamom – 2 no
Red Chilli Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Curds – 2 tablespoon
Fresh Cream – 4 tablespoon
Coriander Leaves (cilantro) – 2 tablespoon, chopped
Salt – to taste
Garam Masala – 1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper – 1/4 teaspoon
Lemon Juice – 1 tablespoon
Oil – 2 tablespoon
Butter – 1 teaspoon, melted
Instructions:
Grind garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, green cardamom, coriander leaves and green chilli to a fine paste.
Add besan, curds, red chilli powder, garam masala, black pepper powder, salt to taste and lemon juice to the paste.
Transfer the paste to a big bowl, add the paneer and coat the paste nicely to all the pieces.
Add the onion, capsicum pieces and mix lightly.
Rub the oil over the grill of the oven of a gas tandoor. Place paneer on the greased wire rack of the oven.
Grill paneer for 6-7 minutes in an hot oven.
Pour some melted butter and further grill for 5 minutes.
Heat fresh cream on very low heat to make it warm. Do not let it turn to ghee.
Add the paneer and vegetables to it. Toss gently.
Paneer Tikka is ready to eat.
