Mint Paneer Tikka (Write For Us Contest Entry - 13)

Paneer Tikka is the most lovable appetizer among vegetarian people. It is an exotic kabab made of Indian Cottage Cheese, marinated for 2-3 hrs and then cooked in the tandoor. Mint Paneer Tikka is all time favorite kabab by all the age-groups.

Ingredients:

• Paneer(Cottage Cheese) - 250 grams
• Ginger-garlic paste - Half tablespoon
• Yogurt/Curd - 2 tablespoons
• Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
• Garam masala - Half tablespoon
• Salt - As per taste
• Pepper powder - One-fourth teaspoon
• Carom seeds(ajwain) - 2 teaspoons
• Dry Mint Powder (Pudina powder) - One and half teaspoons
• Egg - 1(optional)
• Gram flour (besan)- 3 tablespoons
• Cream/Malai - Half cup
• Oil - For basting
• Capsicum - 1(de-seed and cut into cubes)
• Tomato - 1(de-seed and cut into cubes)
• Onion - 1(cut into cubes)

Preparation:

Mix ginger-garlic paste, curd, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, pepper powder, carom seeds, mint powder, egg, gram-flour, cream in a large bowl. Whisk it nicely.
Marinate paneer pieces and veggies in it for 2-3 hrs.

Roast the paneer pieces in an electric tandoor or over a charcoal grill for 6-7 minutes. Keep basting with oil in between, cook till paneer and veggies are cooked evenly from all the sides.

Transfer to a serving plate, arrange the veggies and paneer pieces in the tooth-pick. Sprinkle little chaat masala on the top. Serve hot.

Serving Options:

Serve them with mint chutney, onion rings and lemon wedges.

Author: Shruti Dhingra Wahi