Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Serving the gang-Roasted Chutney Paneer


Have a ladies day...hmmm !!! this is what I came up with at our regular meyeli addas. Among my friends , a few excited ones are always trying to tickle the taste buds with their new recipes. I just wantedto makeit defferent this time..nomore storebought samosas or pre pakced srping rools for me.. its time to get it cooking ladies.
Paneer, the very word takes me back to New Market where shops are dawned with big round shaped fresh paneer... uuummmm !!!
Roasted Chutney (Chutnee) Panner is a delicious appetizer idea. The next time you are entertaining, try this simple recipe. Chutney Paneer can be made in the oven, or put some on skewers and grill it on your outdoor bbq this summer.

Ingredients:

Paneer - homemade or from the Indian grocery store

Green or mint chutney

Spray Cooking Oil

For Garnishing:

Onion - 1 medium, sliced into rings

Tomato - 1 medium, sliced

Lime/Lemon juice- to taste

Chat Masala - to taste

Method:

1. Cube Paneer into large pieces (approx: 1 inch )
2. Place Paneer into a zip lock bag.
3. Pour enough Green or mint chutney to coat all of the Paneer pieces well.
4. Close bag and mix well. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 hours.
5. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking oil.
6. Arrange Paneer pieces on the foil and broil on high temperature for 5 minutes (cooking time will vary depending on oven so be sure to keep an eye on the Paneer).
7. When the Paneer starts to slightly burn at the edges, flip the pieces over and apply some of the chutney marinade on top.
8. Broil again until the Paneer starts to burn around the edges on this side — be sure to keep a close eye on it.
9. Remove Paneer from oven and arrange it on a platter.
10. Garnish with Onion and Tomato slices.
11. Sprinkle Lime/Lemon Juice and Chat Masala (to taste) on top.

Tips:

1. If you are using your barbeque grill, use the same recipe but pierce Paneer pieces with wooden skewers which have been soaked in water.
2. For a change, try marinating Onion pieces, Bell Pepper pieces and Tomato Pieces with the Chutney and grilling them also.

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