Paneer Skewers With Green Chutney
The skewers are made with chunks of paneer tossed in a yogurt-based marinade full of warm spices, and they are served alongside a mint green chutney.
Equipment
- bamboo skewers
- air fryer
Ingredients
Paneer Skewer Ingredients
- 340 grams paneer, cut into 2 inch cubes
- half red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch cubes
- half green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1 medium red onion cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup full-fat yogurt
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard oil
- 1 tablespoon Kasuri methi
- 1 teaspoon tandoori masala
- 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Green Chutney Ingredients
- 1 cup mint
- 1 cup cilantro
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger, peeled
- 1/4 piece red onion
- 1 green chili
- 2 tablespoons full fat yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar or jaggery
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preparing the paneer skewers
- In a large bowl, add yogurt, salt, lemon juice, garam masala, cayenne, mustard oil, kasuri methi, tandoori masala, crushed coriander seeds, ginger and garlic. Stir well until fully combined.1/2 cup full-fat yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder, 1 tablespoon mustard oil, 1 tablespoon Kasuri methi, 1 teaspoon tandoori masala, 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- Add the cubed paneer, onions and bell peppers into the marinade. Stir until all the paneer and vegetables are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Soak the skewers in water while the paneer marinates.340 grams paneer,, half red bell pepper,, half green bell pepper,, 1 medium red onion
- Assemble the skewers by placing equal amounts of paneer, peppers and onions. Preheat the air fryer to 375℉
- Place the paneer skewers an inch apart into the air fryer basket. Spray or brush the skewers with oil and air fry for 5 minutes. Then flip the paneer, brush with more oil and air fry for an additional 5 minutes. Serve the paneer immediately with naan, cilantro chutney and pickled onions.
Preparing the chutney
- Wash the cilantro and mint leaves. Remove the mint leaves from their stems, and trim any long stems from the cilantro to avoid bitterness in the chutney.
- In a blender or food processor, combine mint, cilantro, garlic, ginger, onion, green chili, yogurt, sugar, salt, lemon juice, and cumin seeds. Blend for a few seconds, then add water and blend again until smooth. Adjust the water and salt to taste. Refrigerate the chutney until ready to serve.1 cup mint, 1 cup cilantro, 4 garlic cloves, 1 inch ginger,, 1/4 piece red onion, 1 green chili, 2 tablespoons full fat yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar or jaggery, 1/2 teaspoon salt,, 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Notes
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 450 Faranehit and line a baking sheet with parchment. Cook the paneer for 10 to 12 minutes. Optional- broil the paneer skewers on high for 1 to 2 minutes to get a charred appearance.
- On the stove: Cook the paneer in a frying pan and flip the skewer once it's golden brown. You can turn it into a tawa paneer by placing the marinated paneer and vegetables directly into the pan without placing it on a skewer.
- Barbecue: Preheat the barbecue and place a foil paper onto the grill. Spray the foil with oil and place the paneer skewers onto the foil. Brush a generous amount of oil onto the paneer skewers. Cook until lightly charred.