Ingredients

• 500 gms - firm paneer
• 2 onions, sliced into thin rings
• 1 tsp - ginger, grated
• 1 tsp - garlic, crushed fine
• 1/2 tbsp - coriander, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ajwain seeds
• 3/4 cup - gram flour
• 1 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - tandoori masala
• 1/2 tsp - Punjabi garam masala
• 1/2 tsp - sugar
• 1 anardhana powder
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp - oil

How to Make Paneer Amritsari

• Cut paneer into 1 inch cubes.
• Make a thick mixture of flour, salt, ginger, garlic, turmeric, ajwain, garam and tandoori masalas.
• Sprinkle 2-3 tbsp. water if necessary. Add 1/2 tbsp oil, mix well.
• Use 2 tbsp mixture to marinate onions, and rest to marinate paneer cubes.
• Marinate paneer for 10 mins.
• Either fry pieces or grill on a barbeque skewer or grill mesh till crisp and brown.
• Heat remaining oil, add onions, saute till light brown.
• Add marinate paste, stir well and cook.
• When dry add fried paneer, chilli, anardhana powder, sugar, salt.
• Toss well. Garnish with coriander.
• Serve hot with tooth picks to pick up easily.