Grilled Paneer Recipe
Grilled Paneer is one of the most popular barbeque dishes in India. Although it has been there for a fairly ling time, its popularity was enhanced in a big way in recent times as a veggie alternate to Chicken Tikka. In the course of time, we had several cousins of the Grilled Paneer coming up to tickle our palates. As we discover several versions of the Grilled Paneer, we see our selves nowhere at loss, as long as they taste good.
Another aspect of these versions has been the hot debate as to which recipe is the original Grilled Paneer recipe. Frankly I do not give a damn to authenticity as long as it tastes good. So, I decided to taste a number of versions and was able to zero in on a few versions, which I loved the most.
The following is one such recipe, which has been able to capture my imagination, the way, not even Cindy Crawford did. As I gobble up a plate of Grilled Paneer, an idea struck me as to share the recipe with you. So, here I am sharing this wonderful piece of culinary delight.
This version of grilled Paneer is known as the Paneer Kebab. Although it is a relatively simple dish, yet no one can undermine its exotic taste. As you roll over your tongue over it, it simply melts into your mouth; and soon you are asking for more. This particular recipe is easy to cook and can be the perfect appetizer, as well as the evening snack.
So, ladies and gentlemen I present before you the Great Indian Paneer Kebab
Ingredients
- I kg of Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) chopped into medium sized cubes.
- 15 cherry tomatoes
- 3 green bell peppers, chopped in medium size
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 lemon to garnish
Preparation
- Take all the ingredients, except the Paneer, the cherry tomatoes and green bell pepper. Mix them up properly. Now, add salt to taste. Beat it up properly, to get a smooth paste.
- Add the cubes of Paneer to this paste and coat well. Marinate for several hours.
- Now, alternate cubes of Paneer with the cherry tomatoes and green bell peppers squares on barbeque skewers.
- Grill on a barbecue or in the oven until the vegetables are soft as per your liking.
- Garnish with a squeeze of lemon and serve.
Paneer Kebabs can be an ideal evening snack. As you enjoy the evening with your friends, Paneer kebab can be the best option to treat your friends.