Paneer tikka and cilantro mint chutney

Make this restaurant-style paneer tikka made with cubes of paneer, veggies marinated with yogurt and spices and served with a tasty cilantro mint chutney and naan for dinner tonight.
SERVES
4
Ingredients
Paneer Tikka
- 1 cup (250 ml) plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tbsp ginger, finely minced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and black pepper for seasoning
- 1 (about 350 g) brick paneer, cut into large cubes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion, large diced
- 1 red bell pepper, large diced
Cilantro Mint Chutney
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) yogurt
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 small bunch cilantro leaves
- 1 small bunch mint leaves
- 1/2 green chili, such as jalapeño or serrano, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, finely minced
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- Kosher salt
Garnish
- 4 naan or other flatbreads
- Shredded cabbage, for serving (savoy or napa)
Directions
For the Paneer Tikka
- Whisk together the yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, oil, garam masala, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper in a large bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the paneer and vegetables and carefully stir to coat. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for two hours or overnight.
- While the paneer marinates, soak eight bamboo skewers in water.
For the Chutney
- Make the chutney by adding the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cilantro, mint, chili, ginger, garlic and sugar in the bowl of a small food processor. Blitz to finely chop.
- Season with salt. Add a splash of water or more yogurt to reach a saucy consistency.
- Transfer the chutney to a container and store in the fridge for up to five days until ready to use.
Time to Grill the Skewers
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or broiler to high with a rack set to the top position.
- Thread the paneer and vegetables onto the soaked skewers.
- Lightly oil the grill or a large baking sheet and grill or broil for 10 to 15 minutes, turning every couple of minutes until lightly charred and the vegetables are tender.
To Serve
- Serve hot with naan, shredded cabbage and drizzled with cilantro mint chutney. Enjoy!
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