Paneer Tikka

Name: Paneer Tikka
Ingredients: 8 -10 ounces paneer cheese, cut into thin horizontal slices, about 1/2 inch thick; 1/2 cup yoghurt; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 teaspoons tandoori spice mix; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste; 1 tablespoon minced coriander leaves (aka cilantro); 1/2 tablespoon minced mint leaf; 3 cups vegetables (bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots); 2 -3 teaspoons chat masala; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; salt, to taste

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

8 -10 ounces paneer cheese, cut into thin horizontal slices, about 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup yoghurt
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons tandoori spice mix
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
1 tablespoon minced coriander leaves (aka cilantro)
1/2 tablespoon minced mint leaf
3 cups vegetables (bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots)
2 -3 teaspoons chat masala
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt, to taste

Directions

1

Mix together all the ingredients for the marinade with some salt and set aside.
2

Juliennes the veggies and add the chat masala and remaining marinade (if any) to them.
3

Brush the marinade on the paneer slices and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
4

Heat 1 tbsp butter/oil and fry the paneer on both sides till well done (browned). Alternatively, you can brush each paneer piece with some oil and bake in a 350 degree F oven till done.
5

Heat 1 tbsp oil and stir fry the veggies till they are crisp. Just like the paneer, you can alternatively bake these in an oven till they are done.
6

In a platter, arrange the paneer slices in the middle and place the veggies around it. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot.