Paneer Tikkas

The Diwali festivities begin today with Dhanteras. All of us will have many visitors dropping in over the next few days. Along with the traditional tray of mithai and dry fruits,a savoury snack is always welcome. Paneer tikka can be got ready in just a few minutes. Here is how you can delight your guest with this yummy snack.

Ingredients:

250 grams Paneer/ Cottage cheese cut into cubes or fingers

1 tbsp gram flour/ besan

1tsp red chillie powder

1tsp amchur powder

½ tsp jeera powder

¼ tsp kala namak 

¼  tsp  slightly crushed ajwain (optional)

Salt & red color powder

¼ tsp Chaat masala or tandoori masala (optional)

I small onion peeled and cut into fine rings (optional)

Method:

Mix all the dry spices in a bowl and empty out on a plate or thali. Heat oil in a kadai. Roll the paneer cubes   in the mixture & gently drop into hot oil one by one. Deep fry for a minute or two till golden brown. Drain out excess oil and remove paneer pieces on a tissue. Arrange paneer tikkas in a flat serving dish and serve hot with  chutney or ketchup or onion rings.