Vegetarian Paneer and Red Pepper BBQ Skewers Recipe

Delicious and super-simple to make, these paneer and red pepper skewers from chef Alfred Prasad are the perfect vegetarian barbecue option. Ideal for preparing ahead of time, the fresh vegetables and chunks of cheese are marinated in a tempting spiced yoghurt mix to create an intense flavour, and finished with a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

• 300g of paneer
• 2 tbsp of Greek yoghurt
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp of cumin seeds
• 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
• 1 red onion, roughly chopped
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juice only

Method

1. To begin, cut the block of paneer into small cubes, roughly 2cm squares.

2. For the marinade, whisk together the yoghurt, spices, garlic paste and salt.

3. Combine the yoghurt marinade with the paneer, pepper and onion in a bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and mix gently.

4. Cover and leave in the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 12 hours – the longer you leave it the more intense the flavour will be.

5. Soak the skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before using them.

6. Pierce onto skewers in this order: onion, paneer, pepper, and paneer again.

7. Cook the skewers under a hot grill until gently browned around the edges. Serve hot with a sprinkling of lemon juice.

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This paneer and red pepper skewers first appeared on Great British Chefs. Visit for more vegetarian barbecue recipes.