Grilled Paneer Skewers
Cubes of paneer and colorful veggies are marinated in a spiced yogurt sauce, then grilled until charred and smoky. Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1 pound paneer
- 2 medium bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1 lb paneer, 2 bell peppers, and 1 red onion into 1-inch chunks. In a bowl, mix 0.5 cup yogurt, 2 tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp oil until smooth.
- 2
Add the paneer and vegetables to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes while you preheat the grill to medium-high.
- 3
Thread the paneer and vegetables onto skewers, alternating pieces. Reserve any extra marinade for basting.
- 4
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the paneer is golden and charred at the edges and the vegetables are tender.
- 5
Brush with leftover marinade during the last 2 minutes of grilling. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 0.25 cup chopped cilantro before serving.
- 6
Serve hot with naan or rice and a side of chutney, if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- skewers
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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