Tandoori Paneer Tikkas

Cooking Time : 15 mins.

Preparation Time : 20 mins.

Serves 6.

Ingredients
For the tikas
2 cups paneer, cut into 25 mm. (1") cubes
1 cup onions, cut into 25 mm. (1") cubes
1 cup capsicum, cut into 25 mm. (1") cubes
1 cup tomatoes, pulp removed and cut into 25 mm. (1") cubes
1 tbsp oil

To be mixed into a tandoori marinade
¼ cup curds, beaten
1 tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
½ tsp ginger paste
¼ tsp garlic paste
¼ tsp Bengal gram flour (besan)
½ tsp chaat masala
½ tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
½ tsp garam masala
2 drops red food colour (optional)
salt to taste

Method
1. Marinate the paneer, onions, capsicum and tomato for about 20 minutes and then arrange on skewers.
2. Cook on barbeque for a few minutes. Alternatively, you could use the grill option of the oven or even just use a tava (griddle).
3. When the edges turn golden brown, remove from the skewer and serve hot with a chutney of your choice.