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Paneer Tikka Rockets Recipe

Paneer Tikka Rockets Recipe

Sneha Paul
Rocket your Diwali celebrations to new heights! Paneer Tikka Rockets Recipe: a delicious twist on a classic snack. Try now and illuminate your taste buds!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp hot mustard oil
  • 3 tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp roasted besan
  • 3 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp ajwain
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp chaat masala powder
  • ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
  • ½ tsp black salt
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup hung curd
  • 200 g paneer cut in cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper cut in square shapes
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut in square shapes
  • 1 capsicum cut in square shapes
  • 1 onion cut in square shapes
  • Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add hot mustard oil and red chilli. Mix well.
  • Add besan, ginger-garlic paste, ajwain, garam masala powder, chaat masala powder, cumin powder, black salt, salt and hung curd. Mix well.
  • Take a piece of paneer, cut it diagonally, to make the top of the rocket.
  • Add paneer to the marinade. Mix well. Keep it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
  • Take a piece of red bell pepper, make a zigzag pattern on one side. This will be the bottom of the rocket.
  • Cut the yellow bell pepper in the same manner.
  • Remove the skewers from water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Thread a zigzag piece of bell pepper onto the skewer, gently push it down.
  • Take a piece of paneer, pierce it gently to avoid breaking.
  • Then take a piece of onion, pierce it through the center, making sure not to split it.
  • Continue threading veggies and paneer, alternating between the two, for a colorful and balanced skewer.
  • At the end, take the triangular piece of paneer. Thered it onto the skewer.
  • Make the rest of the skewers in the same manner.
  • Place a roast grill/jali over the burner. Brush it with oil.
  • Place the paneer tikka skewers over the grill.
  • Cook until they are slightly charred on all sides.
  • Serve them hot with green chutney.