PANEER KE TINKE( cheese and cubes )

Cottage cheese and cubes of bell pepper marinated in a paste of yoghurt and spices,skewered and grilled.

Preparation Time : 20-30 minutes

Cooking Time : 10 minutes

Ingredients

Cottage cheese (paneer), 1 inch pieces 300 grams Red capsicums, seeded , 1 inch pieces 2 medium Green capsicums, seeded , 1 inch pieces 2 medium Onions, 1 inch pieces 2 medium Satay sticks 12 Oil 1 teaspoon + to shallow fry FOR MARINADE Gram flour (besan) 4 tablespoons Hung yogurt 2 tablespoons Roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon Black peppercorns, crushed 3-4 Dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), crushed 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice 5 teaspoons Salt to taste Saffron (kesar) , optional a few strands TO SERVE Mint chutney as required

Method

Heat one teaspoon oil in a pan and roast gramflour on low heat till fragrant Transfer it into a bowl. Add yogurt, roasted cumin powder, crushed black peppercorns, kasoori methi, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, lemon juice, salt and saffron (if using) and mix well. Add the paneer pieces and toss gently and set aside to marinate for ten to fifteen minutes. Take satay sticks. Arrange marinated ingredients in the following order: onion, paneer(CHEESE), green capsicum, red capsicum, paneer, onion. Repeat for the other sticks. Heat a shallow pan, drizzle some oil and place the satay sticks on it. Cook turning the satay sticks from time to time so that the paneer pieces are cooked with even colour. Serve hot with mint chutney.

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