Paneer Malai Tikka | Malai Tikka

Steps

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   In a bowl take 5 tablespoons hung curd or or greek yogurt or thick curd.

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   Whisk for a minute till smooth.

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   Then add ⅓ cup low fat cream and mix very well.

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   Add ginger-garlic paste and all the spice powders including salt.

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   You can also add 2 to 3 pinches of crushed kasuri methi (dried fenureek leaves).

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   Then add ½ teaspoon lemon juice. If you plan to fry the paneer cubes on tawa or pan, then add 2 to 3 tablespoons besan or rice flour to the marination.

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   Mix very well.

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   Add ⅓ cup onion squares, ⅓ cup capsicum squares and 250 grams paneer cubes.

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   Gently mix with a small silicon spatula or with a spoon. Take care not to break paneer cubes when mixing.

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    Cover and marinate for 30 minutes. If keeping longer for marination, then marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours.

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    Now thread the onion, capsicum and paneer cubes on bamboo skewers. Place the skewers on a pan which is lined and wrapped with aluminium foil. Rinse bamboo skewers with water before using them.

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    Before grilling, preheat oven at 115°Cor 15 minutes.

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    Grill paneer malai tikka at 240 degrees celsius for 15 to 20 minutes. Use the grill mode if using an otg.

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    Once you see the top light browned remove and turn the skewers. Brush some oil if you want on the paneer, onion and capsicum cubes.

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    Keep back in the oven and continue to grill till the edges of a few paneer cubes or onions are charred a bit.

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    Serve paneer malai tikka hot or warm with a side of sliced onions, lemon wedges and mint-curd chutney.