पनीर टिक्का (Paneer Tikkas, Tava Paneer Tikka) by Tarla Dalal

Paneer Tikkas,cottage cheese and capsicum cubes marinated in tandoori spices. (Hindi Video with English close caption)
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Paneer Tikkas

Cottage cheese and capsicum cubes marinated in tandoori spices. To get thick curds, hang the curds in a muslin cloth and drain out the liquid. This takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Approximately 1 cup of curds will give you ½ cup of thick curds.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Makes 7 tikkas

Ingredients
2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 50 mm. (2") cubes
1/2 cup capsicum , cut into 50 mm. (2") cubes
1/2 cup thick curds (dahi)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp dry fenugreek leaves
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
5 tsp oil for greasing and cooking
1 tsp chaat masala

For Serving
mint chutney

Method

1. Combine the curds, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, dry fenugreek leaves, garam
masala, coriander, salt and oil in a bowl and mix well till the mixture is smooth.
2. Add the paneer cubes and capsicum cubes, toss well and keep aside for 30
minutes to marinate.
3. Thread a piece of paneer followed by capsicum and finally by one more piece
of paneer on a tooth pick.
4. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 6 more tikkas.
5. Grease a non-stick tava (griddle) with 2 tsp of oil.
6. Place the prepared tikka on the tava (griddle) and cook on a medium flame, using
the remaining 1 tsp oil till they are golden brown in colour from all the sides.
7. Sprinkle a little chaat masala over the tikkas.
8. Serve immediately with pudhina chutney.