Cubes of paneer cheese are marinated in a mix of spices and then grilled. An easy starter or side dish that takes only minutes to cook. It can also be served with roomali roti or made into Paneer tikka wraps for the main course. Serve with cilantro instead of the chutney if preferred.
Ingredients
Serving
- 1 onion, sliced into thin rings
- ½ cup green chutney
Skewers
- 7 ounces paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 green bell pepper, cubed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Marinade
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala
- salt to taste
Directions
Step 1
Line a fine-mesh strainer with muslin or cheesecloth and set inside a small bowl. Pour in yogurt; let drain for 15 minutes. Discard liquid.
Step 2
Mix drained yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, turmeric, chile powder, cumin, garam masala, and salt together in bowl. Add paneer, onion, and green bell pepper and mix well. Marinade for 1 hour.
Step 3
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 4
Skewer marinated paneer, onion, and bell pepper onto metal skewers. Grill until vegetables are soft and cheese is browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Brush with vegetable oil and grill for 1 minute more.
Step 5
Mix onion rings with green chutney and serve with skewers.
Cook’s Notes:
Substitute butter for the oil if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 217 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol11mg | 4% |
Sodium419mg | 18% |
Total Carbohydrate28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
Total Sugars21g | |
Protein11g | |
Vitamin C38mg | 191% |
Calcium173mg | 13% |
Iron1mg | 5% |
Potassium488mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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