Paneer Tikka

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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.