Paneer Tikka

Ingredients

• 400 g paneer (cottage cheese), cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 large green capsicum, cut into chunks
• 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
• 1 large tomato, cut into chunks
• Marinade: 3/4 cup thick yoghurt
• Marinade: 2 tablespoons besan (chickpea flour), roasted
• Marinade: 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• Marinade: 1.5 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp cumin powder
• Marinade: 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Marinade: 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tbsp oil, salt

Instructions

1. 01

   Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl: yoghurt, besan, ginger-garlic paste, all spices, lemon juice, oil, and salt. Whisk well until smooth.

2. 02

   Add paneer cubes, capsicum, onion, and tomato to the marinade. Mix gently to coat everything. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. 03

   Thread the marinated paneer and vegetables alternately onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes first.

4. 04

   Grill on high heat, turning every 2-3 minutes, until nicely charred on all sides — about 10 minutes total. OR bake at 220°C for 15 minutes then broil for 3 minutes.

5. 05

   Remove from skewers. Squeeze lemon juice over the top, sprinkle chaat masala, and serve immediately with mint chutney.