Grilled Chicken Chop

Ingredients(for 2 grilled vegetarian chops with green chutney)

• 200g Paneer (cottage cheese) (crumbled)
• 1/2 cup Soya granules (soaked and drained)
• 1/2 cup Whole wheat bread crumbs (for binding)
• 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 Green chili (finely chopped) - optional
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp Red chili powder (adjust to taste) - optional
• 2 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• to taste Salt
• 2 tsp Olive oil (for brushing)
• 1 tsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak soya granules in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain well and squeeze out excess water.

   5 minutes

   Use a fine mesh strainer to remove all moisture for better texture.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine crumbled paneer, drained soya granules, onions, bread crumbs, ginger-garlic paste, green chili, garam masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, coriander, salt, and lemon juice.

   5 minutes

   Mix with hands for even blending and binding.

3. 3

   Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into an oval or round chop, about 1 cm thick.

   3 minutes

   Grease your palms with oil to prevent sticking.

4. 4

   Preheat a grill pan, tawa, or oven to medium-high heat. Brush each chop lightly with olive oil.

   2 minutes

   Ensure the grill is hot before placing the chops for a good sear.