This dish is usually served as a starter and consists of bite size squares of ‘Paneer’ Indian cheese.

Serves 4
Ingredients
• 250 gm Paneer
• 1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled
• 2-3 garlic cloves peeled
• 2 green chillies (adjust to taste)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp cumin and coriander powder
• Lettuce or red onion, thinly shredded.

Method:
1. Cut the cheese block into small squares or finger shapes.
2. Grind together ginger, garlic and green chillies with the lemon juice and make into a fine paste.
3. Add garam masala, salt and cumin and coriander powder.
4. Add cheese pieces to the paste and marinate overnight in a fridge or at least for a few hours.
5. Place on a baking dish lined with aluminium foil (it cuts down washing up!)
6. Bake in a very hot oven 240º C for 10 minutes or so. It cooks very quickly so keep an eye on it. Paneer is done when it is sizzling and the edges begin to look slightly burnt/brown, like they have been barbecued. You may need to turn it over once during the cooking, to ensure even browning. (If don’t want to cook them in oven, cook them on non stick frying pan for 5 min. Turning occasionally.
7. Serve piping hot on a bed of thinly sliced lettuce or shredded red onions or as finger food on little tooth picks.