Grilled Paneer and Daikon Skewers
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These grilled paneer and daikon skewers are one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners. The beauty of this recipe is that you can have everything ready in just fifteen minutes, and it comes together so fast on the grill. Paneer is wonderfully high in protein, making this a satisfying vegetarian main that keeps you full, while the daikon adds a fresh, slightly peppery crunch. The spices are warm and aromatic without being overwhelming, and honestly, the ingredient list is probably already sitting in your kitchen. Once the skewers hit the heat, dinner is done in half an hour. It's simple, affordable, and absolutely delicious.
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Ingredients
- 400 gramspaneer
- 600 gramsdaikon(peeled and cut into large chunks)
- 1lemon
- 30 gramsginger(grated)
- 6 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 teaspoonchili powder
- 1½ teaspoonscumin powder
- 1 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 40 gramscilantro(chopped for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Cut paneer into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine ginger, garlic, chili powder, cumin powder, turmeric, salt, pepper, and juice from half of the lemon.
Tip: Mix well to form a marinade.
- 3
Toss the paneer cubes and daikon chunks in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 4
Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- 5
Preheat grill to medium heat.
- 6
Thread the marinated paneer and daikon onto skewers.
- 7
Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes, until paneer is golden brown and daikon is tender.
- 8
Brush the skewers with olive oil and squeeze the remaining lemon half over them.
- 9
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
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