Paneer Tikka (In Oven and Grilled ) Grilled Cottage Cheese

             Hello every body!!!! How you all are doing?After getting a new laptop my life has again become so easy,I can't forget those 15 days without laptop how i survived :)Luckily i got my data back i am soo happy with it.
         Two weeks back i invited some friends i make Paneer Tikka every body liked so much.Today i like to share with u guys this recipe .Enjoy!!!
           

Ingredients:-


Paneer-8 oz / 250 grams1/4 inch's thick and 1 inch long pieces)
Bell Pepper / Capsicum (Red / Green)-2 nos (cut into small square pieces)
Onion-1 nos ( cut into small square pieces)
Tomato- 1 nos (cut into small square pieces)
Thick Yogurt / Hung Curd - 1/2 cup
Ginger/Galic paste-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Garam Masala powder-1/2 tsp
Tandoori Masala -1/2 tsp(optional)
Chat Masala-2 tsp(optional)
Lime Juice-2 tsp
Mustard Oil-1 tsp
Salt to taste
Bamboo Skewers as needed


Method:-


Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes.Take them out and wipe them and set it aside or you can use metal skewers without soaking them in the water.

Hang  1 cup curd in a muslin cloth or any thin cloth or very thin colander for an hour to make the required hung curd.

In a large bowl ,add thick curd,ginger garlic paste,chilli powder,garam masal powder,tandoori masala,chat masala,lemon juice,mustard oil,salt mix well.

Add paneer and  cubes vegetables ,mix well to coat.Keep it aside for 2 hour in refrigerator.

 Take it out and insert the paneer,capsicum,tomato and onion in skewers alternatively.Keep it aside.

Place the paneer tikka skewers on baking tray covered with aluminum foil,spray some oil on top.

Preheat oven 350F or 180 C , paneer tikkas baking tray and grill the paneer tikkas for 15 -18 mins turning over the skewers in between for even cooking , or grill the paneer tikkas on a barbebecue frill over a moderate heat for 6 -8 minutes or till light brown in color form all sides. (Do not overcook it or the paneer will become chewy).

 

Serve hot with green chutney and raw onions.