Paneer Tikka

Ingredients:

250 gms- Paneer/cottage cheese

1 large- Red bell pepper

1 large- Yellow bell pepper

1 large- Green bell pepper

1- Onion

For the marinade:

200 gms- Yogurt

1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp. Ajwain/Carom seeds

2 tsp. Red chili powder

1/2 tsp. Turmeric powder

1 tsp. Cumin powder

1 tsp. Coriander powder

1 tsp. Garam masala powder

1 tsp. Amchur powder/Dry mango powder

1/2 tsp. Black pepper powder

Juice of half lemon

2 tbsp. Oil or Butter for brushing

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Chop the paneer and the veggies in square shaped cubes and keep aside.

2. In a large bowl, take the curd and whisk it till it becomes smooth.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste and all the spice powders, ajwain, lemon juice and salt. Mix the spice powders with the curd.

4. Add the veggies and paneer to the marinade.

5. Marinate for at least 2 hours or more in the refrigerator.

6. Remove after 2 hours and bring the marinated paneer and veggies at room temperature.

7. Skewer the veggies and paneer alternately on skewers.

8. Preheat the oven for 3 minutes at 180 degree C.

9. On a rack or a plate arrange the paneer skewers,brush some oil on the veggies and paneer.

10. Bake the paneer tikka for 20-25 minutes, after 10 minutes remove the skewers, and turn the skewers, keep again in the oven and bake for a further 10-15 minutes more.