HARA BHARA PANEER TIKKA

HARA BHARA PANEER TIKKA
Delicious and tasty Paneer Tikka grilled on stone
Preparation Time : 2-3 hours
Cooking Time : 20-30 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Cottage cheese (paneer), 2 inch cubes 500 grams

Fresh coriander leaves 2 bunches

Fresh mint leaves 1 bunch

Green chillies 4

Garlic 10 cloves

Ginger 1 1/2 inch piece

Lemon juice 2 teaspoons

Onions, chopped 2 medium

Salt to taste

Hung yogurt 1 cup

Fresh pomegranate pearls 2 tablespoons

Gram flour (besan) 4 tablespoons

Kasoori methi powder 2 tablespoons

Chaat masala 2 teaspoons

Roasted cumin powder 2 teaspoons

Garam masala powder 2 teaspoons

Mustard oil 2 tablespoons + for basting

Onions, 2 inch pieces 2 medium

Green capsicums, seeded , 2 inch pieces2 medium

Tomatoes, seeded , 2 inch cubes2 medium

For garnishing

Onion , sliced 1 medium

Lemon, cut into wedges 2

METHOD
Grind together green chillies, coriander leaves, mint leaves, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, onion, salt, yogurt and pomegranate pearls into a thick paste using very little water. In a pan roast gram flour for two to three minutes and set aside. Place the paneer in a bowl, add kasoori methi powder, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder, roasted gram flour and the ground paste and mix well. Add one tablespoon mustard oil and mix well. Marinate the paneer for two hours. Thread the paneer pieces onto skewers alternating with onion, capsicum and tomato pieces. Season the grill stone with oil and heat. Place the skewers on the hot stone and grill for three to four minutes. Baste with oil, turn the skewers and cook for two to three minutes. Serve hot with onion slices and lemon wedge