Paneer Tikka

Ingredients

• 15 ml (1 tbsp) ginger root, peeled and minced
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 5 ml (1 tsp) ground coriander
• 5 ml (1 tsp) garam masala
• 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin
• 5 ml (1 tsp) salt
• 90 ml (6 tbsp) Greek yogurt
• 450 g (1lb) paneer, cut into 2.5cm (1in) cubes
• 1 green pepper, washed and cut into squares [optional]
• 2 red onions, peeled and cut into chunks [optional]

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix all the ingredients, except the paneer, in a large bowl until a marinade is formed.

2. 2

   Place the paneer cubes into the marinade and gently stir until all the surfaces are covered.

3. 3

   Leave to marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or leave in the fridge overnight.

4. 4

   Thread the cheese on skewers. Feel free to add your favourite vegetables to add a splash of colour. In this case I used green pepper and red onion.

5. 5

   Continue to cook according to preference. See Notes.

6. 6

   Enjoy as is with a salad or Indian meal. Or, proceed to use in your favourite curries, e.g. Malai Paneer. Enjoy!