Prawns Tandoori / Tandoori Shrimp

Ingredients:-

Tiger / Jumbo Shrimp - 1 lb
Thick Yogurt-1/2 cup
Ginger-Garlic paste-2tbsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp
 Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
 Lime juice-1 tbsp
Tandoori Masala-1 tbsp(optional)
Red food color-1/2 tsp (optional)
Mustard oil-1tsp
Salt to taste
Wooden Skewers (soaked in water for 30 mins)

For Garnishing:-
Chaat masala powder as per taste
Lime juice
Onions


Method:-


 Clean the shrimps and keep it aside.


Take a mixing bowl add yogurt,chilli powder,turmeric powder,ginger-garlic paste,garam masal powder,tandoori masala,lime juice,food color,mustard oil mix together.

Add shrimp to the yogurt mixture and marinate for 4 hours or overnight.

Thread the shrimp onto 6 skewers.Drizzle with little oil.

Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.On a foil line baking sheet sprayed lightly with cooking spray.Place skewered shrimp in a single even layer and drizzle very lightly with oil. cook for 8 minutes on each side.But you need to remember that shrimp when  over cooked,turn hard.

The shrimp should have a dry crust on the outside and still be very moist on the inside.

Sprinkle  some chaat masala .
Serve hot with lemon wedge .

Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients:-

Paneer-1 packet
Butter-2 tbsp
Oil-1 tsp
Onion-1 (chopped finely)
Ginger-Garlic paste-1 tsp
Tomato Pure- 2 tomatoes medium sized
Milk-1/2 cup( u can add cream)
Salt to taste


For mixing:-


Chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp
Dried Kastoori Methi Leaves-1/4 tsp (crushed)
Tomato Sauce-1 tsp
Milk-1 cup




Method:-


Chop the paneer into cubes.

In mix jar add the tomatoes make into pure and keep it aside.

In a bowl add chilli powder,coriander powder,garam masala powder,dried kasoori methi leaves,tomato sauce then milk mix well.Keep it aside.

In a pan add a tsp of oil ,fry the paneer cubes till slightly golden brown and drain in a tissue paper and keep it aside.

Now add butter in the same pan,allow it to melt hen add ginger garlic paste saute for 2 mins.

Then add the onions and fry ill golden browned.

Then add tomato pure and fry until raw smell completely leaves.

 Now add the mixed milk-spices mixture,1/2 cup water and then simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add required salt.

The gravy would be thick and mix well at this stage.Add remaining 1/2 cup milk or cream little by little stirring continuously to prevent milk from curdling.

simmer again for 3 minutes to see like the below consistency.Then add the fried paneer cubes and mix well.Allow the paneer to sit for 3 minutes then switch off.

Garnish with cream and serve hot with rotis or naan.