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Achari Paneer Tikka Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup thick curd / yogurt (fresh)
  • 1 tsp mustard powder / rai powder
  • 1.5 tsp kashmiri red chili powder / lal mirch powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric / haldi
  • 1 tsp fennel powder / saunf powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp ginger - garlic paste
  • ¼ tsp methi powder / fenugreek powder
  • ¼ tsp ajwain / carom seeds
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil / any cooking oil
  • ½ tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves (crushed)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1 capsicum (cubed)
  • ½ medium sized onion (petals)
  • 9 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
  • 3 tsp oil (for roasting)

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Instructions

  1. firstly, in a large mixing bowl take curd.
  2. further add mustard powder, chili powder, turmeric, fennel powder, cumin powder, garam masala, methi powder, ajwain and kasuri methi leaves.
  3. also add ginger garlic paste.
  4. additionally add 2 tbsp mustard oil or any cooking oil.
  5. now add lemon juice.
  6. furthermore add salt to taste.
  7. whisk smooth making sure the spices are mixed well with the curd.
  8. now add capsicum, onions and paneer / cottage cheese.
  9. mix gently without breaking paneer.
  10. further, cover and refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour or more.
  11. place the marinated paneer, capsicum and onions over tawa and pan fry.
  12. roast the tikkas on medium flame on both side with oil as required.
  13. now insert the marinated paneer, capsicum and onions into wooden skewers.
  14. also garnish with leftover tikka sauce.
  15. finally, serve achari paneer tikka with green chuntey and few salads.

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Step-by-step

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firstly, in a large mixing bowl take thick fresh curd or use hung curd.achari paneer tikka recipe
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further add 1 tsp mustard powder, 1.5 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp fennel powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp methi powder, ¼ tsp ajwain and ½ tsp kasuri methi leaves.achari paneer tikka recipe
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also add ginger garlic paste.achari paneer tikka recipe
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additionally add 2 tbsp mustard oil or any cooking oil.achari paneer tikka recipe
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now add lemon juice.easy achari paneer tikka on tawa
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furthermore add salt to taste.easy achari paneer tikka on tawa
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whisk smooth making sure the spices are mixed well with the curd.easy achari paneer tikka on tawa
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now add capsicum, onions and **paneer / cottage cheese.easy achari paneer tikka on tawa**
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mix gently without breaking paneer.easy achari paneer tikka on tawa
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further, cover and refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour or more.achari paneer tikka recipe
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place the marinated paneer, capsicum and onions over tawa and pan fry. alternatively, roast in oven or in tandoor.achari paneer tikka recipe
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roast the tikkas on medium flame on both side with oil as required.achari paneer tikka recipe
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now insert the marinated paneer, capsicum and onions into wooden skewers.achari paneer tikka recipe
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also garnish with leftover tikka sauce.achari paneer tikka recipe
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finally, serve achari paneer tikka with green chuntey and few salads.achari paneer tikka recipe

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Notes

  • firstly, use mustard oil for more achari flavour.
  • additionally, add cherry tomatoes to make tikka more tasty.
  • also use fresh homemade paneer / cottage cheese for more rich taste.
  • finally, add a tsp of mango pickle to make achari paneer tikka more flavourful.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/easy-achari-paneer-tikka-recipe-tawa/