Paneer Tikka (Grilled Indian Cheese Skewers)
Makes: 3
Ingredients
Recipe preparation
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400g. Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
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1 each of yellow, red and green bell peppers
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1 Onion
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For the Marinade:
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1/2 Lemon
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5 Garlic pods
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1/2 tsp. Kasuri Methi
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2 tsp. Garam Masala
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2 tsp. Coriander leaves
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2.5cm Ginger
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2 tsp. Kashimiri chillies
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1 tsp. Turmeric powder
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1 1/2 tbsp. Olive oil
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1/2 tsp. Salt
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In the kitchen:
- Chop the pepper into 2cm thick cubes, cut the panneer into cubes.
- In a bowl combine all the marinade ingredients and mix the paneer gently through until fully coated and let it marinate for 1hour.
- Soak skewers in water for 20 minutes.
- Skewer the paneer, onion and bell-pepper.
At the barbecue:
- Preheat grill to 180°C for 15 minutes with the lid down.
- Place the paneer on the grill and cook for 4 minutes with the lid closed.
- Turn the paneer using a spatula and then cook for further 4 minutes or until the paneer has reached 63°C and is well caramelized.
- Serve hot with chutney and freshly sliced onions.