Red Paneer Tikka Kebab

Red Paneer kebabs may be served with Red or Makhni Tikka Masala.

Ingredients

Marinate

1. Onions Chopped: 1/2 Cup
2. Garlic: 4 Cloves
3. Ginger Chopped: 1 Inch
4. Fresh chopped cilantro: 1/4 Cup
5. Degi Mirch (Paprika): 1 teaspoon
6. Cardamom Powder: 1 teaspoon
7. Cinnamon powder: 1/2 teaspoon
8. Cayenne Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
9. Salt: 1 teaspoon
10. Dahi (Whole-milk Yogurt): 1 cup
11. Olive oil: 1/4 cup

Kebabs

1. Paneer: 1-1/2 Pounds

Bamboo Skewers: 4 Large (Optional)

Red onions, Lemon, Fresh Cilantro for sizzling.

Method

Step 1: Marinate for this recipe is almost like that for Tandoori chicken. Combine all the ingredients together and grind or puree them in a food processor.
Step 2: Cut Paneer about 1/2" thick, 1"x1" pieces. Add to the marinate. Marinate at room temperature for 45 minutes or two hours in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Bake kebabs in the preheated oven at 450º F ( How to bake Kebab Tikka in the oven ) for 16 minutes, 8 minutes each side.

Step 4:If you are using skewers, you may omit this step, if not, Sizzle the kebabs .