Grilled Paneer Kababs

Grilled Paneer Kababs

Here is a simple , yet awesome looking starter to jazz up your party menu. We are always looking for easy to make and serve finger foods that look good and taste good. These grilled Paneer Kababs fit the bill beautifully. The paneer is marinated before hand in a tangy yoghurt and spice mix and then grilled just before serving. This is also a great way to include salads to young children.

A whole host of veggies can be added to bring in the crunch factor. I have used toothpicks to skewer the Paneer Kababs, so it is easy to serve and eat.

Paneer is a wonderful nutritious food product that is rich in protein, folate and calcium. It is good for cardio health, maintains blood sugar levels, improves digestion and aids weight loss.

Ingredients:

For the Kababs:

250 gms Paneer - cut into 1 inch squares

1 Capsicum - cut into 1 inch squares

1 Large Tomato - Deseeded and cut into 1 inch squares

1 large Onion - cut into 1 inch squares

For the marinade:

1 cup thick Curd

1 Tsp Chilli Powder ( or as per taste)

1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder

1/2 Tsp Chat Masala Powder

1 Tbsp Gram Flour

1 Tsp Red Chilli Sauce

Salt to taste

Oil/ Butter to brush the grill pan

Tooth picks to skewer the Kababs

Let's get started:

Mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the Paneer squares and marinate for an hour.

On each toothpick skewer in capsicum, tomato, onion, paneer, then again finish off with a capsicum and tomato. You may add them in any order you wish, but let the Paneer be in the center in between veggies.

Heat a grill pan / tawa and brush some oil / butter on it.

Place the kabab skewers on the hot pan and baste with remaining marinade.

Grill on medium flame for a few minutes turning so that all sides are evenly grilled.

Place some Tomato Ketchup or Chilli sauce to dip the Kababs in.

Serve with cucumber sticks and thinly sliced onions with a wedge of lime.

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