Grilled Paneer with Aubergine
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a dish I absolutely love making when I want something that feels special but comes together in under an hour. Grilled paneer with aubergine is one of those meals that impresses everyone without breaking the bank or keeping you stuck in the kitchen. The paneer provides plenty of protein and calcium, making it wonderfully satisfying, while the aubergine gets beautifully charred and tender on the grill. What I adore most is how simple this really is: just cube your paneer, slice the aubergine, toss everything with garlic, ginger, and warm spices, then let the grill do the work. It's the kind of recipe that tastes like you've been cooking all day when you've barely spent thirty minutes.
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Ingredients
- 400 gramspaneer
- 2 piecesaubergine
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 thumb-sized pieceginger
- 1 mediumlemon
- 1 teaspoonchili powder
- 1 teaspoongaram masala
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 237 mlfresh coriander(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the paneer and aubergine into 1 cm thick pieces.
Tip: Try to make the pieces even in size for even cooking.
- 2
Combine the olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, chili powder, garam masala, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Tip: Adjust seasonings to taste.
- 3
Marinate the paneer and aubergine pieces in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
Tip: For best results, let them marinate for an hour.
- 4
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Tip: If you don't have a grill pan, you can also use a barbecue.
- 5
Grill the paneer and aubergine pieces for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender and charred.
Tip: Brush the pieces with the marinade while grilling for extra flavor.
- 6
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the grilled paneer and aubergine just before serving.
Tip: Garnish with fresh coriander for a bright finish.
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