Kasoori Paneer Tikka - Fenuhreek Flavored Paneer Recipe

II Kasoori Paneer Tikka II

Cottage Cheese cubes flavored with dry fenugreek. A Paneer recipe, can be served as a snack, starter or main course.

Serves :4 Preparation Time: 21/2 hrs Cooking Time : 10 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 Kg. Paneer
11/4 cup grated Paneer
13/4 low fat yogurt (Dahi), drained
11/2 cup cream
2 tbsp. Besan (Gram flour) or Cornflour
3 tsp Garlic paste
3 tsp. Ginger Paste
5 tsp Lemon juice
4 tsp. Kasoori Methi (dry fenugreek)
2/3 tsp. Caraway seeds (shahi jeera)
2 tsp. Garam masala
1 tsp. white pepper powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp. red chili powder or to taste
2 tsp. Chaat masala (optional)
2 tsp. Butter to baste
Slices of cucumber, tomatoes and onions to garnish

Preparation:

Wash and cut the paneer into 4 cm. cubes.
Mix together the caraway seeds, white pepper, garam masala, salt and 2/3rd of lemon juice. Add the grated paneer to this mixture. Marinate and keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Mix the yogurt, cream, besan / corn flour and kasoori methi in a bowl.
Now add the remaining ingredients to this mixture and whisk into a smooth batter.
Add the paneer cubes and set aside for minimum 1 hour.
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degree Fara. / 175 degree Centi.
Skewer paneer cubes, 2 cm. apart.
Roast in a oven / tandoor/ Charcoal grill for 5-6 minutes.
Baste with melted butter. Sprinkle chaat masala and remaining lemon juice.
Serve hot with slices Cucumber, tomatoes, onions and green chutney.