Tandoori Paneer Tikka

When I was a child, my family rarely visited the restaurants. We did not have a 'Once-in-a-week' restaurant schedule like other families. But when we went, we always ordered a sabzi with Paneer and daal for sure (Ithink that is what an average Indian family orders). My dad never liked the Paneer Sabzis  but was a big fan of the Tandoor Paneer Tikka. So I thought I should give it a try and impress my dad when he visits me next in US.

Ingredients:

Paneer - 500 gms/1 LB

Yogurt - 2 tbspn

Chaat masala - 1 tbspn
Tandoor Masala - 2 tbspn (Available in Indian Stores)

Lime Juice - 4 tbspn

Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 tbspn

Red Chilli Powder - 1 tspn

Onions - 1 large (Cut into cubes)

Bell Peppers - 2 medium sized (Cut into cubes)\

Salt

Method of Preparation:

1. Cut the Paneer in larger cubes. Make sure they are a little larger so that they dont break when you put them in the skewers.
2. Mix the ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, tandoor masala, 1 tbspn lime juice, salt and yogurt together.
3. Add in the paneer, onions and peppers to it and marinate it for atleast 2 hours.
4. Now arrange the paneer, onions and  bell peppers on the skewers in an order
5. Place the skewers on an aluminium foil in the broiler (on High) for 5-7 minutes each side. Do not overcook it or the paneer will become chewy.
6. Remove from broiler and sprinkle chaat masala and some lemon juice on it and relish it with mint chutney.

Variations:
You can also add 1 tbspn of chicken curry powder to the marinade to get a different taste.
You can spread some Mint Chutney on a Tortilla and make a wrap of the Tandoori Paneer Tikka you just made!

Conclusion:
My dad is in India, so he couldn't try it but for now my husband tasted it and really loved it. Hopefully you all love it too!