Paneer Tikka

Did I tell you already that I love to host parties? It gives me such pleasure to be able to plan a party in my head and execute it exactly the way I planned. My closes friends and S (am sure) are convinced that its some form of OCD. They call me Monica, and I actually like that! 

I have to make elaborate plans.
I have to send out atleast a 100 mails in the process of preparation.
I have to be able to make as many things to eat as I possibly can, and in record time.
I have to photograph them before anyone digs into it. And it naturally ends up here and on facebook.

I tried to grill Paneer Tikkas for one such party recently, and here it is:

To make 12 Skewers, with 3-4 Paneers in each.

Marinade: Prep previous night and soak in the refrigerator.

• Yogurt - 1 cup
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
• Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp
• Oil - 1 tbsp, 1 more for brushing (later)
• Garam Masala - 1 tbsp
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 tbsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tbsp
• Jeera Powder - 1 tbsp
• Methi, crushed - 1 pinch
• Salt - 2 tbsp

Mix all of the above and pour into a wide bottom vessel.

Veggies

• Cut Paneer into cubes (~45 pieces)
• Chop Onions and Bell Peppers into similar sized pieces. They need to be big enough to thread in the skewers.
• Cherry Tomatoes

Soak the veggies in the marinade overnight. Keep this in the refrigerator.

Threading & Grilling

1. Line the bottom of your oven with an Aluminum Foil or parchment paper. This is done in order to prevent the Oven from steaming/sizzling when the marinade drips from the skewers.
   
2. Preheat the oven to 350F. If you like a smoked taste to the Paneer, broil instead.
   
3. You would need a pack of Bamboo skewers. Soak these in water for 10-15 mins, so they don't char instantly upon grilling. 
4. Carefully thread the pre-soaked veggies in the pre-soaked bamboo skewers in order: Onions - Capsicum - Paneer - Tomato, and repeat!
5. Take a cooking brush (a new paint brush washed well) and dip in oil. Brush the veggie threaded in the skewer slightly.
6. Place these in a cookie baking tray and keep them in the oven for 20 mins total, turning the skewers every 5 mins to have all sides evenly grilled.
7. The marinade is lip-smackingly-delish and can be used as a dip!

 Enjoy!