Mint Paneer Tikka
This recipe is Jain friendly. Paneer is a cottage cheese that is used in many Indian dishes. This paneer in marinated with mint and other spices. It is full of flavor and great for a summer bbq.
Ingredients
- 1 block paneer
- 1 cup mint
- 1/2 cup coriander
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt or curd
- 1 green chili
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp black salt
- 1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 green bell pepper sliced in chunks
- 1 tomato sliced in chunks
- 1 tsp lemon/lime juice garnish
- 1 tsp chaat masala garnish
Instructions
- Cut paneer into cubes and set aside.
- Create a paste by blending mint, coriander, yogurt, green chili, ginger paste and spices as mentioned.
- Marinate the paneer, green bell pepper and tomato in the paste and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready to grill, place paneer, green bell peppers and tomato chunks on a skewer.
- Grill on all sides until cooked properly.
- Garnish with lemon juice and chaat masala.
Notes
If you do not have black salt, you can use kosher salt. Curd is made from hung yogurt/dahi. Wooden skewers should be soaked in water for at least 2 hours before using. This will help prevent them from getting burnt on the grill. You can also use 2 tablespoons of mint powder vs. fresh mint.