Shish Taouk (Veg or Chicken)

Ingredients

• 200 gBoneless chicken pieces (or paneer in 2x1-inch rectangles)
• 1/2 tspSalt
• 1/2 tspBlack pepper
• 1 tspMustard sauce
• 1 tspCapsico or red chilli paste
• 1 tspGarlic paste
• 2 tbspTivoli paste (or pesto: basil + parsley + olive oil)
• 1 tbspOlive oil
• 1 tspLemon juice

Method

1. 1

   Flatten chicken pieces with a tenderiser (or use a heavy pan) so they cook evenly. If using tofu/paneer, slice into 2x1 inch rectangles.

2. 2

   Sprinkle salt, pepper, mustard sauce and capsico/red chilli paste on both sides.

3. 3

   Brush garlic paste and Tivoli (basil-parsley) green paste over the surface.

4. 4

   Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice. Rest 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Thread onto skewers. Grill on a charcoal grill, an OTG at 220°C, or a sizzling tawa for 3–4 minutes per side — char marks are what you're after.

6. 6

   Serve in pita pockets with tahini dip and Fattoush salad. Squeeze lemon at the table.