Monday, May 7, 2007

Paneer Tikka

Guys
Here is my first post, enjoy the yummy Paneer Tikka!
Got the content from http://www.sukip.com/Others/Paneer_Tikka
I must say a perfect recipe...
Enough of thanking the site :), here is the recipe...


Paneer Tikka, where cubes of paneer marinated in yogurt spice mixture are grilled to perfection in a Tandoor.


Ingredients

Paneer - 250 gms
Thick Curd - 1/2 cup (tied in cloth for 2 hours)
Ginger - 1" (grated)
Garlic - 1/2 (crushed)
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Tandoori Masala - 1/2 tsp
Chaat Masala - 1/2 tsp
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp (crushed)
Capsicum, Onion, Tomato, Carrot juliennes - 1 tbsp each (long thin strips)
Coriander - 1/2 tbsp (finely chopped)
Butter - 1 tbsp


Method

Cut paneer into 1/2" horizontal slabs.
Mix the red chilli, salt, sugar, cumin, tandoori masala, half the ginger-garlic and chopped coriander in the curd. Mix well.
Brush the slabs of paneer liberally with this dip on both sides and edges.
Marinate for 30 minutes.
Place in refrigerator till required.
Before serving, heat a non-stick pan.
Add butter and place slices to sizzle till light brown.
Flip and repeat for other side.
Cut into bite size square and arrange in serving dish.
Add remaining butter to pan, heat.
Add julinned vegetables, chaat masala and salt to taste.
Pour over the tikka paneer.
Serve hot with tiny fruit forks and sauce.


Making time: Curd - 2 hours, Marination - 30 minutes, Remaining - 30 minutes.
Serves: 6