Achari Paneer Tikka

Hi All ....
  Paneer Tikka, a mouthwatering dish famous in India made up from chunks of paneer marinated in curd and spices.
It is a famous starter loved by all :-) This time I added Mango Pickle Masala in the marination just for a change . Do try this recipe :-) I am sure you will love it !!!

Ingredients

250 gms paneer (cottage cheese) cut into cubes

1 capsicum (cut into cubes)

1 onion (cut into cubes)

1 tomato  (cut into cubes) 
25 gms curd
2 tbsp lemon juice

5gm  degi  mirch
Salt (acc.to tase)
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chat masala
1/4 tsp kitchen king
1/2 tsp cumin  powder
1 1/2 tbsp ginger - garlic paste
1 tsp kasturi  methi
1/2 tsp Black salt
2 tbsp mango pickle masala 

Melted butter – for basting 

Method:

• Wash the paneer  pieces thoroughly  and pat dry.

First Marination

• Apply ginger –garlic paste , lemon juice and salt to paneer pieces . Rub well and keep aside at least for 1 hour.

Second marination

• In a bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients with curd .
• Take a skewer and skew the marinated paneer pieces.
• Roast in a  moderately gas tandoor or over a charcoal grill for 6-7 minutes . 
• Keep basting with melted butter in between, cook till paneer gets cooked evenly from all the sides.
• Transfer to a serving plate,sprinkle little chaat masala and garnish with chopped coriander.
• Serve hot with mint chutney.

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