Cooking Time Required: 20-25 mins
Cost of Preparation: 50-60 Rupees
Ingredients: Amul Malai paneer ( 200 gm ), tomato ( 1 no, small ), fresh methi(fenugreek) leaves ( 1 bunch, finely minced ), capsicum ( 1 no, medium ), sour curd ( 5-6 tbs ), chilli powder ( 1/2 tsp ), green chilli paste ( 1 tsp ), roasted cumin-coriander powder ( 1/2 tsp ), tomato puree ( 2 tsp ), turmeric ( 1/2 tsp ), salt, cooking butter ( 2 tbs ).
Preparation: Boil the paneer cubes along with salt and turmeric for 10 mins.
Strain the water and keep aside to cool.
Transfer the paneer to a mixing bowl. Add the chilli powder, green chilli paste, sour curd, roasted cumin-coriander powder, tomato puree, finely cut tomato pieces and salt. Keep aside to marinate for 2 hours.
Cooking: Transfer the marinated paneer to a baking dish. Add the finely cut methi leaves along with the cooking butter.
Pre-heat the oven for 5 mins to 180 degrees. Put the baking dish inside and allow to cook for 15 mins. Keep stirring in at an interval of 5 mins.
Add the capsicum pieces to the baking dish. Bake at 200 degrees for 5-6 mins.
Serve as a starter or a side-dish with the main course
Note: This malai panner-methi tikka is prepared without onion and garlic .One can also add diced onion pieces along with the capsicum for a different flavour.
