Ajwaiini Paneer Tikka - Tandoori Cottage cheese with carom seeds

Ingredients

Paneer	500 Gms.
Marinade
Ginger Garlic paste	1 Tbsp.
Carom seeds	1 Tsp.
Kashmiri Red chili pd.	2 tsp.
Turmeric Powder	1/2Tsp.
Kasoori Methi powder	1 Tsp.
Roasted Chana Powder	1 Tbsp.
Hung Curd	1 cup
Mustard oil	2 Tbsp.
Black Salt	1/2 Tsp.
Salt	To Taste
Onion Large	1 No.
Tomato Large	1 No.
Capsicum Green/Red	1 No. Each
Basting and Garnish
Butter	2 Tbsp.
Fresh Coriander	Small bunch
Chaat masala	1 Tsp.
Mint chutney
Lime	1 no.

Method of Preparation

• Cut paneer in to cubes as per your skewer size.
• Dry completely.
• Mix all the ingredients of the marinade to a smooth and thick paste. 
• Put the Paneer in marinade keep aside for four hours turning upside down twice.
• Skewer Paneer. Put the skewers in to the moderately hot tandoor and cook for eight minutes .
• Remove from tandoor and baste with butter. 
• Put them back into the tandoor for another 3 minutes or until masala and vegies slightly charred .
• Remove from tandoor, brush with butter and sprinkle chaat masala.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with mint chutney and lime wedges.  

This recipe is dedicated to Mrs. Vaishali Sridhar, a very inspiring and active person. She carries abundant knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry. She has played major roles in opening a lot of new projects successfully with a bang!