Soft paneer cubes marinated in a vibrant Indian-spiced pesto, grilled to golden perfection with a fragrant, smoky finish.
250g paneer, cut into cubes
1 bell pepper (any color), cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
For the Marinade:
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
2 tbsp pine nuts or cashews
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp yogurt (or vegan yogurt)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for color)
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chaat masala (plus more for garnish)
Salt to taste
Skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for 30 mins)
Prepare the pesto: In a blender, combine basil, coriander, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend into a smooth paste.
Make the marinade: In a large bowl, mix the prepared pesto with yogurt, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, and salt.
Marinate: Add the paneer cubes, bell pepper, and onion to the marinade. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
Skewer: Thread the marinated paneer and vegetables onto skewers.
Cook: Grill on a preheated grill pan, barbecue, or oven broiler for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the paneer is golden brown and has slight char marks.
Serve: Garnish with a sprinkle of chaat masala and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve hot with mint chutney or a side salad.
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