Paneer Tikkas,cottage cheese and capsicum cubes marinated in tandoori spices. (Hindi Video with English close caption).

Paneer Tikkas

Cottage cheese and capsicum cubes marinated in tandoori spices. To get thick curds, hang the curds in a muslin cloth and drain out the liquid. This takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Approximately 1 cup of curds will give you ½ cup of thick curds.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Makes 7 tikkas

Ingredients
2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 50 mm. (2') cubes
1/2 cup capsicum , cut into 50 mm. (2') cubes
1/2 cup thick curds (dahi)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp dry fenugreek leaves
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
5 tsp oil for greasing and cooking
1 tsp chaat masala

For Serving
mint chutney

Method

1. Combine the curds, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, dry fenugreek leaves, garam masala, coriander, salt and oil in a bowl and mix well till the mixture is smooth.
2. Add the paneer cubes and capsicum cubes, toss well and keep aside for 30 minutes to marinate.
3. Thread a piece of paneer followed by capsicum and finally by one more piece of paneer on a tooth pick.
4. Repeat with the remai.