Paneer Tikka

Cottage cheese and capsicum marinated in tandoori spices. Good for any occasion as good rich snack.

Preparation Time: 15 mins.                                         Cooking Time: 20 mins.

Serve:4


Ingredients

• 2 cups paneer (cottagte cheese) , cut into 50 mm (2") cubes


• 1/2 cup capsicum, cut into 50 mm. (2") pieces


• 1/2 cup thick curds (dahi)


• 1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste


• 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste


• 2 tsp chilli powder


• 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)


• 1/2 tsp garam masala


• 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)


• 1 tsp chaat masala


• 1 tbsp oil


• salt to taste

Method

1. Combine the curds, ginger paste, garlic paste, chilli powder, kasuri methis, garam masala, coriander, oil and salt and mix well to prepare a marinade.


2. Add the paneer and capsicum to it and keep aside for 15 minutes.


3. Arrange the marinated paneer and capsicum pieces in a shallow galss dish and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.


4. Alternatively bake in Oven at 180 degree C for 10-15 mins, till paneer turns little brown on all side.


5. Serve hot, sprinkled with the chaat masala.