Barbequed Paneer: A Winter Delight
Panner or cottage cheese grilled to perfection is a perfect winter dinner gateway. Properly grilled with variety of Indian spices, this dish can be an excellent source of proteins and paired with salad can help you attain the great nutritional value.
The Paneer Obsession…
Panner is regarded as a valuable source of protein. Paneer is versatile and used in varied regional variations, it has become a household name. Paneer has grown a noticeable fondness among the Indians and beyond.
Just imagine a delicate blend of herbs, spices, and yogurt, with the paneer and soft bite of even a softer chunk of this veg delight! Your mouth is watering already! Its an absolute guilt-free delight, if achieved with the limited usage of oil or butter. So, are you ready to indulge into a grilling journey? Here’s a guide to trek towards your beloved dish at home.
Required Ingredients
- 250 g of paneer cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp of each: ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, lemon juice and olive oil
- 2 tbsp of yogurt
- Salt to taste
- Fresh chopped coriander to garnish
Method
- In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, salt and olive oil.
- Add the paneer cubes carefully in the mixture and properly mix them. Coat the cubes well. Let them sit for around half an hour, or overnight if you have time.
- Meanwhile preheat your oven or grill at 400°F or 200°C.
- In a skewer, insert the cubes and place them over the grill or in the oven.
- Grill for around 10-15 minutes or until they slightly golden and charred.
- Garnish the dish with chopped coriander and with your favourite mint-yogurt dip.
You can also help yourself with some sauteed vegetable by the side for that extra kick of essential nutrients and vitamins. For more such recipes, follow our blogs regularly on our website and like and comment as well.