Description
A dish of large-cut 'Paneer' (Indian homemade cottage cheese) marinated with veg in spiced yogurt, baked golden in a Tandoor.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Paneer(Cottage cheese)
- Onion
- Green peppers
- Yogurt
- Garam masala
- Chili powder
Instructions
- Cut Paneer (Indian cheese), onions, green peppers (or paprika) into large squares.
- Marinate Paneer/veg ~
- mins in yogurt, garlic ginger, garam masala, chili powder, a little oil (*Mix gently as Paneer crumbles easily).
- Skewer Paneer/veg alternately on metal skewers, bake at high oven (or grill) heat until cheese corners scorch golden fragrantly.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Exotic garam masala aroma and scorched dairy smell
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Atsuage or Shima tofu (sub texture with drained hard tofu)
Pairing
Chapati、Cold beer
Trivia
[Hardcore] Paneer has a special property of 'not melting gooey' like Japanese cheese when heated, making it viable for skewer BBQ. The ultimate feast skewer enjoyed by vegetarians at parties instead of Tandoori Chicken in India.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Remove hot crumbly Paneer from skewer, squeeze fresh lemon juice, eating healthily combining with the sweetness of co-baked onions!
Allergen
Dairy