Grilled Paneer with Bell Pepper
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This grilled paneer with bell pepper is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners. The beauty of this dish is that it comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy evenings. I love how the colorful peppers not only make the plate vibrant but also bring wonderful nutrients and vitamin C to the table. The paneer stays wonderfully creamy on the inside while getting those delicious charred edges on the grill, and the tangy tamarind marinade ties everything together beautifully. It's simple, affordable, and honestly one of the most satisfying vegetarian meals I make regularly.
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Ingredients
- 400paneer
- 2 eachred bell pepper(sliced)
- 2 eachyellow bell pepper(sliced)
- 2 eachgreen bell pepper(sliced)
- 2 eachlemon
- 2 tbsptamarind paste
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tspchili powder
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Combine lemon juice, tamarind paste, 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Marinate the paneer in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Thread the marinated paneer and bell peppers onto skewers.
- 4
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 5
Grill the skewers for 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the paneer is tender and the peppers are charred.
- 6
Serve with the remaining marinade drizzled on top.
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