Ramadan 2021: Here’s How To Make Paneer Tikka For Iftar

Preparation:

• First of all, you need to chop the paneer into a square or cube shape.
• Now chop onions and capsicum square pieces. Make sure they are 1 inch long. You can increase or decrease the size as per your requirement.

For Marinating:

• In a mixing bowl, take curd and whisk until you get a smooth texture.
• Now add all the spices along with carom seeds, salt, lemon juice and mustard oil.
• Next, add ginger-garlic paste.
• Mix everything well. You can check the taste to see if more seasoning is required.
• Add chopped veggies and paneer to the bowl.
• Gently mix everything and allow the mixture to marinate for two or more hours in the refrigerator.
• After 2 hours, take out the mixing bowl.
• Thread the paneer and veggies on iron or bamboo skewers.

Cooking The Paneer Tikka:

• Now in order to cook the paneer tikka in the oven, you need to first heat the oven for 15-20 minutes at 230 or 240 degrees Celsius.
• Now you need to line the baking tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• Arrange the skewers having paneer and veggies threaded on them on the tray.
• Using a brush, apply some oil to the veggies and paneer cubes.
• Now place the tray in the oven.
• Grill the paneer tikka 8-10 minutes at 230 or 240 degrees celsius.
• Then open the oven and flip the skewers. Cook for 5 more minutes on the same heat.
• You can increase or reduce the temperature of the oven depending upon its model.
• After cooking the paneer tikka, remove the veggies and paneer cubes in a serving plate.
• Garnish with onion rings, coriander leaves and lemon wedges.
• Serve paneer tikka with sauce or mint chutney.

Tips To Remember:

• You can also grill the paneer tikka.
• Marinating the paneer cubes for over two years can enhance the taste.
• You can also add mushrooms and cauliflowers into the marination mixture.
• Avoid overcooking the paneer