Paneer Malai Tikka
Ingredients
- Purabi Paneer- 250g (diced)
- Purabi cream/milk- 3 tbsp
- Capsicums- 2 (cubes)
- Onion- 2/3 cut in shells)
- Cashewnut powder- 2tbsp
- Ginger garlic paste- 1/2 tbsp
- Green chili – 1 small (chopped)
- Fennel Seeds- 1/2 tsp
- Cardamom Pods – 4-5
- Black Pepper- 1/4 ts
- Salt- as per taste
- Sugar- 1/4 tsp
Method
- For marinate: In a mixing bowl, add in 3 tbsp cream, 2 tbsp cashewnut powder. 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste, salt as per taste, 1 green chili chopped, 1/4 tsp sugar and mix well.
- Crush: 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 4-5 cardamom pods and ¼ tsp black pepper in a mortar & pestle and add it to the marinate and mix.
- Add the paneer pieces and marinate gently. Cover the bowl, and let it rest for an hour.
- Now mix the paneer once again gently and then place in a skewer along with cubes of capsicums and onion shells.
- In a hot charcoal lighted tandoor/bbq place the skewers and cook it in high heat, fanning the charcoals if the heat is low. Turn the tikkas every 10-15 seconds to ensure an even cooking.
- After the paneer starts getting golden spots, it’s ready.
- Serve the tikkas hot with onion and green chutney.
Enjoy!!
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