
Tandoori Paneer
Tandoori paneer is a delicious Indian dish made with marinated paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and cooked in a tandoor or oven.
Ingredients
- Fresh coriander (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
- Bell peppers (1, sliced)
- Onion (1, sliced)
- Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt (to taste)
- Turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Red chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- Tandoori masala (2 tablespoons)
- Ginger (garlic paste - 1 tablespoon)
- Yogurt (1/2 cup)
- Paneer (400 grams, cut into cubes)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, lemon juice, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to make the marinade.
- Add the paneer cubes to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for better flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thread the marinated paneer cubes onto skewers, alternating with onion and bell pepper slices.
- Brush the skewers with oil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the paneer is slightly charred and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with lemon wedges and fresh coriander.
- Serve hot with naan bread or rice.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 2g