Saunfia Paneer Tikka

·         These soft but grilled paneer tikkas coated with saunf, ginger - garlic paste, and masalas are placed in a grill and typically enjoyed with green chutney and onions.

Are also prepared in Tandoor. 

Ingredients :-

500gms Paneer

2    Tb.spoons besan

1/4 T.spoon turmeric powder

1/2 Tb.spoon ginger paste

1/2 Tb.spoon garlic paste

1/2 Teaspoon white pepper powder

2    Tb.spoon lemon juice

1/2 Teaspoon green cardamom powder

1/2 Teaspoon Saunf powder

1    cup thick skimmed milk yogurt, drained

2     medium green capsicum seeded, 1 1/2 inch squares

11/2Teaspoons chaat masala

 Few strands of saffron

 Salt to taste

Method :-

·     Wash paneer and cut paneer into 1 1/2 inch squares and half inch thickness.

·     Heat a non-stick pan, add besan and roast on moderate heat until it emits a pleasant aroma.Remove from heat and add turmeric powder.Cool and transfer to a boil.

·       Add ginger paste,garlic paste , white pepper powder , salt, 1 TBspoon lemon juice, green cardamom powder,fennel(saunf)powder, saffron and yogurt.Whisk well to make a smooth batter.

·      Add paneer cubes to the  batter and marinate for atleast an hour.

·     Thread paneer cubes and capsicum squares alternately onto skewers.

·      Roast in a tandoor grill for 5 mins till the tikkas are golden in color.

·     Alternatively, you can cook the tikkas in the oven or on a grill.

·     Remove and sprinkle with chaat masala powder and remaining lemon juice.serve with chutney of your choice.