Paneer Grill

• August 04, 2023
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Ingredients:

• 250g paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cut into cubes or thick strips
• 1 large bell pepper (capsicum), cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, cut into chunks and separated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the marinade:

• 200 grams thick yogurt (curd)
• 1 tsp gram flour (besan)
• 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients – yogurt, gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth marinade.
2. Add the paneer cubes to the marinade and coat them thoroughly with the mixture. Cover the bowl and let the paneer marinate for at least 30 minutes. You can also refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight for better flavor absorption.
3. While the paneer is marinating, soak wooden skewers in water for about 20-30 minutes. This helps prevent them from burning while grilling.
4. After marination, thread the marinated paneer cubes, bell pepper chunks, and onion pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers in any order you prefer.
5. Heat a regular pan over medium heat and add olive oil to coat the surface.
6. Place the skewers on the pan, ensuring that the paneer and vegetables are in direct contact with the pan.
7. Shallow fry the paneer skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they develop a nice golden-brown color. Make sure not to overcook the paneer, as it may become too chewy.
8. Once done, remove the paneer skewers from the pan and serve hot.