Ingredients
Tandoori Paneer Tikka Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serves: 2-4
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400g paneer pieces salt to taste 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and grated 2 tsp paprika 1 tbsp mint (fresh or from the jar) 250g natural yoghurt 1 tbsp lemon juice tiny amount of orange food colouring 1 tsp asafoetida 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain), optional 2–3 tbsp fenugreek leaves (methi) fresh coriander leaves, chopped fine
Method 1. In a bowl, mix the yoghurt, lemon juice, chilli powder, paprika, ginger, garlic, fenugreek, and orange food colouring. Add the paneer pieces into it. Let it marinate for 6–7 hours. 2. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the paneer pieces on a baking tray and cook for 20–30 minutes. 3. Serve it as a starter with mint yoghurt and mustard seeds or carrot salad.
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