Paneer Shashlik
Spicy, savory cottage cheese cubes are skewered with veggies and grilled to perfection in this Paneer Shashlik recipe.
Ingredients
- 200 g paneer
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tomato
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste
- ½ teaspoon garlic paste
- ⅛ teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ cup yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, spices, crushed dry fenugreek leaves, lime juice and salt.
- Give it a mix to get a uniform marinade.
- Add the paneer cubes and the diced veggies to the marinade and toss well to ensure everything is coated.
- Skewer a paneer cube, followed by one each of the diced veggies in individual toothpicks. Pan fry these in the oil on medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
Notes
- Use a non-stick pan to make these Paneer Shashlik bites. I wouldn't recommend using a skillet or a stainless steel pan, as it can cause the paneer to stick.
- I used toothpicks to make individual bite-sized versions, but you can totally thread the paneer and veggies in large sized skewers too.
- Pat dry the paneer to remove excess moisture from the surface and ensure the marinade doesn't get runny.
- If you feel the marinade has become too thin, add a bit of gram flour (besan) to it to thicken it up.
- If you're using frozen paneer for this recipe, make sure you allow it to thaw completely before you use it.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 615IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 0.2mg
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