PANEER SHASHLIK

Paneer Shasklik (click image to enlarge)

The second recipe for the Introduction Post platter is the Paneer Shashlik. A delicious recipe for summer barbecue or in the oven for the colder months. The flavors & aromas of this dish will have your neighbours noses tickling and mouths watering.

(Grilled paneer & vegetables in a spicy marinade)

Ingredients:

1.      Paneer – app. 1 lb. (cut into big size pieces)

2.      Onion – 2 (cut into big chunks).

3.      Green bell pepper - 2 (cut into big chunks).

4.      Cherry / Grape tomato – 1 pint.

Ingredients for the Marinade

1. Sour cream – 1 cup
2. Whipping cream – 1/2  cup
3. Garlic grated - 1 tbsp.
4. Ginger grated – 1 tbsp.
5. Lemon juice – 1tbsp.
6. Cumin powder – 1 tsp.
7. Coriander powder – 1 tsp.
8. Salt – 11/2 tsp.
9. Paprika – 2 tsp
10. Cayenne – 1 tsp.
11. Turmeric – 1 tsp.
12. Chana masala – 1 tsp. (MDH brand) 
13. Garam masala – 1 tsp. (MDH brand)
14.  Kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) – 1 tbsp.
15. Besan (gram flour) - 1tbsp
16. Oil - 1tbsp 
17. Butter – 2 tbsp melted
18. Chaat masala – for garnish (MDH brand)

Method for grilling

1. Turn on the oven to bake on high heat approx. 450 – 500 degrees.
2. Mix all the above ingredients in a deep bowl with a whisk.
3. Marinade paneer separately.
4. Thread alternating paneer, green pepper, tomato & onion into skewers.
5. Place the skewers in a shallow/-baking dish.
6. Brush the skewers with melted butter
7. Cook for 8 – 10 minutes on each side.
8. Brush with melted butter before putting in a platter
9. Sprinkle chaat masala 
10. Enjoy it with green chutney, rice/naan bread.

How to serve?

Spread some lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Place shashlik skewers on top. Garnish with lemon slices on the side.You can place a mixture of some grated radishes, carrots & cucumbers on the side. sprinkle some chaat masala & lemon juice for added flavor. ENJOY!!!!