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Spicy Midnight Paneer Tikka

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 200 grams paneer
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon tandoori masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • to taste salt
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small capsicum
  • 8 pieces cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions:

  1. Cut the paneer into cubes. Keep aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, tandoori masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until the spices are well incorporated.
  3. Add the paneer cubes to the marinade and toss well to coat. Let the paneer marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  4. While the paneer is marinating, dice the onion and capsicum and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  5. Heat a grill pan or regular pan with oil.
  6. Arrange the marinated paneer cubes, diced onions, and capsicum on a skewer in an alternating pattern. Do this until all the ingredients are used up.
  7. Grill the skewers on the pan, turning occasionally, until the paneer is golden and the vegetables are slightly charred.
  8. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup for a satisfying midnight snack.