Paneer and Vegetable Tikka

I have tried paneer and veggies barbecue a couple of times now and I think I have the marinade perfected:). I use two different marinades - one tandoori and one mint. If I don't have a grill I have also tried to bake and then broil in the oven and it comes out just as fine. I use paneer, capsicum (all colors), yellow onion, zucchini and any combination of these will taste good. Here are the recipes -

Tandoori Marinade:

Ingredients:

1. Yogurt - 3 cups
2. Fresh ginger paste - 1/2 tsp
3. Fresh garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
4. Tandoori masala - 3 tsps
5. Jeera dhania powder - 1 tsp
6. Garam masala - 1/4th tsp
7. Salt
8. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
9. Haldi - 1/4th tsp

Directions:

Mix all the above ingredients and beat the yogurt until smooth. Add paneer and veggies and store in a ziploc bag. Refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor. Right before setting on the grill, sprinkle salt and tandoori masala for added flavor. After grilling sprinkle lemon juice.

You can also create a dry tandoori marinade with the same ingredients and by skipping the yogurt. You can also add some kasoori methi for added flavour.


Mint Marinade:

Ingredients:

1. Mint leaves - 1 bunch
2. Corriander leaves - 2 bunches
3. Green chillies - 3/4
4. Ginger - 1 inch piece
5. Salt
6. Lemon juice - 1 tsp
7. Water - enough to make the paste fine
   

Directions:

Grind all the above ingredients into a fine paste and coat the paneer ad veggies evenly with it. Refrigerate for a couple of hours and then grill. Sprinkle with lime and sale before serving. Yogurt can also be added to this marinade if desired.