The Indian Cookbook

Grilled Paneer With Veggies

Ingredients:

400 gms. Paneer (in slab form)

1 onion chopped in chunks

1 tomato chopped in chunks

1 capsicum chopped in chunks

1/2 tsp. ginger grated

1/2 tsp. garlic crushed

1 tsp. coriander leaves finely chopped

1/2 tsp. green chilli sauce

1/2 tsp. soya sauce

1 tsp. white vinegar

Salt to taste

1 tbsp. butter

1/2 tbsp. oil

1/2 tsp. cornflour

For marinade:

1 tbsp. vinegar

1/2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. chilli sauce

10-12 mint leaves finely chopped

1/2 tsp. garlic crushed fine

salt to taste

Method:

For marination:

Cut paneer into 1 chunks. Mix all ingredients for marinade, till well blended. Put paneer pieces in marinade. Toss till all chunks are well coated. Marinate for 1 hour.

To proceed:

Remove pieces from marinate. Do not discard remaining liquid. Keep aside. Brush on all sides with butter. Place on a nonstick baking tray. Place under a hot grill till golden. Flip and ensure the other side is cooked too. Keep aside. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add ginger, garlic stirfry for a moment. Add onions, stirfry till tender and light pink. Add capsicum, tomatoes, stir fry for a further 2 minutes on high. Add all sauces, salt, stir. Add any leftover marinade to the veggies. Sprinkle cornflour, stir further 1 minute.

To serve:

Place paneer chunks in centre of serving dish. Arrange stirfried veggies around paneer in a ring. Garnish with coriander. Serve piping hot. Making time: 30 minutes (excluding marination time) Makes: 5 servings Shelflife: Prior preparations 2 days After marination, best fresh