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Paneer Tikka

This is one of my go to dishes when dining out and my first non-vegan recipe that I am sharing. This is great way to cook paneer during the summer especially during a sunny BBQ. I have a few extra steps but they make the end result 10x better.

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • skewers
  • basting brush

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 1.5 tsp coriander powder
  • 1.5 tsp mango powder
  • 1.5 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek
  • 1 tsp red kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp gram flour (optional: toast the flour before using)
  • 30 ml oil
  • 150 g greek yoghurt
  • 1 tsp salt

Basting sauce

  • 1 tbsp marinade
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 0.5 tsp red kashmiri chilli powder

Other ingredients

  • 650 g paneer (cubed)
  • 0.5 medium onion (large cubes)
  • 0.5 large red pepper (large cubes)
  • 0.5 large green pepper (large cubes)

Instructions

Making the marinade

  • In a heat proof bowl mix all the dried spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, mango powder and dried fenugreek). Heat the oil and pour over all the spices. Mix into a paste.
  • In a large bowl mix together the paste from step one, the greek yoghurt, gram flour and salt.

Marinating the paneer

  • Before mixing everything save 1 tbsp of the marinade for basting.
  • In a bowl mix the remaining marinade, paneer, peppers and onions. Cover and marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours.

Making the basting sauce

  • In a pan heat the butter, once melted add the garlic. Cook until fragrant and then add the kashmiri chilli powder. Take off the heat and allow to cool.
  • Add the cooled butter to the 1 tbsp of marinade and mix.

Cooking the paneer in the oven

  • Before preparing on skewers heat the oven to the highest setting.
  • Place the paneer and veg on skewers close to each other.
  • Place on a rack so skewers are hovering and then place in over for 20 minutes or until the edges begin to char.
  • Take out of the oven and thouroughly brush the skewers with the basting sauce.
  • Garnish with coriander. Best served with mint chutney.

Cooking paneer on the BBQ

  • Place the skewers on the bbq.
  • Once charred baste with the sauce.