Creamy Paneer tikka

Creamy Paneer Tikka

Creamy Paneer Tikka when i am writing this name i am feeling the hunger again!
Iam a paneer lover and i always try my hands on adding paneer in many dishes.I have made many gravies as well as snacks ,wraps from paneer,But this one was truly loved by my family members.
This recipe i have just tried in my new otg ,i mean my first experience in roasting method and this was wow!It was tender and juicy inside and crunchy outside.

Paneer tikka is an Indian dish made from chunks of Paneer marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor. It is a vegetarian  alternative to chicken tikka and other meat dishes.It is a popular dish that is widely available in India and countries with an Indian diaspora.

Chunks of paneer, are marinated in spices and are then arranged on a stick with capsicums,onions and tomatoes .These sticks are grilled in a tandoor and  is thereafter served hot, seasoned with lemon juice and some chaat masala.This dish traditionally goes well with mint chutney. 

If you are not having tandoor at home no need to worry ,you can also give a try in otg as it gives the same smoky flavor as well as the texture.The marination process is the main key for making your paneer tikka tastes like restaurant style !

So here goes the recipe-

Ingredients-

1.  Paneer 250 grams (cut it into thick cubes)
2. Capsicum -2 whole cut in square shape
3. onions - 2 whole cut in square shape
4. Thick curd -1 cup
5. Crushed garlic -5 to 6 cloves.
6. Crushed ginger -1 small piece (1 tsp)
7. Lemon juice -1 whole lemon
8. Salt as per taste
9. Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
10. Red chili powder as per taste
11. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
12. Tandoori food color according to your choice of color you desire.I have used around 1/2 tsp.

Steps-

1. Take a bowl add curd salt,chili powder,turmeric powder,tandoori color,ginger garlic paste ,lime juice and whisk it properly.
2. Now add capsicum,onions and paneer cubes in the curd ,mix them gently to avoid breaking of paneer cubes and marinade for at least 4 hours and refrigerate it.
3. After 4 hours ,pre heat the otg at 200 degrees at broil function mode for 10 minutes.
4. Now skew the veggies one by one in skewers.Like first go for capsicum, then paneer,then onion and again paneer like a sequence.
5. After 10 minutes brush the paneer and veggies with little oil,broil or roast it for 20 to 25 minutes on the upper shelf at 220 degrees.(varies from oven to oven so please check your paneer in between)
6. Now after 25 minutes check the paneer and serve it with coriander mint chutney.

For mint chutney i have added a spoon of curd in it.

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