Saunfia Paneer Tikka

Saunfia Paneer Tikka

Ingredients :-

500gms          Paneer

2                      TBspoons besan

1/4                   Teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2                   TBspoon ginger paste

1/2                   TBspoon garlic paste

1/2                   Teaspoon white pepper powder

2                      TBspoon lemon juice

1/2                   Teaspoon green cardamom powder

1/2                   Teaspoon Saunf powder

1                      cup thick skimmed milk yogurt, drained

2                      medium green capsicum seeded, 1 1/2 inch squares

11/2                teaspoons chaat masala

                        Few strands of seffron

                        Salt to taste

Method :-

·                     Wash paneer and cut paneer into 1 1/2 inch squares and half inch thickness.

·                     Heat a non-stick pan, add besan and roast on moderate heat until it emits a pleasant aroma.Remove from heat and add turmeric powder.Cool and transfer to a boil.

·                     Add ginger paste,garlic paste , white pepper powder , salt, 1 TBspoon lemon juice, green cardamom powder,feenel(saunf)powder, saffron and yogurt.Whisk well to make a smooth batter.

·                     Add paneer cubes to the  batter and marinate for atleast an hour.

·                     Thread paneer cubes and capsicum squares alternately onto skewers.

·                     Roast in a tandori grill for 5 mins till the tikkas are golden in color.

·                     Alternatively, you can cook the tikkas in the oven or on a grill.

·                     Remove and sprinkle with chaat masala powder and remaining lemon juice.serve with chutney of your choice.