Achari Paneer Tikka

Ingredients for Achari Paneer Tikka:

1. Paneer cubes – 500 gm
   Capsicum chopped – 2
2. Curd – 2 tablespoons
   Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tsp
   Garam masala powder – ½ tsp
   Lime juice – 2 tsp
   Salt – For taste
3. Oil – 2 tablespoons

For gravy:

4. Green chillies – 4
   Mint leaves – 3
   Coriander leaves – A little

For Achari Masala:

5. Mustard – 1 tsp
   Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
   Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
   Black cumin seeds – 1 tsp
6. Mango powder – As required

How to prepare Achari Paneer Tikka?

1. Make a fine paste of green chillies, mint leaves and coriander leaves.
2. Slightly fry coriander seeds, mustard, cumin and black cumin seeds.
3. Make a fine powder of this mixture by adding mango powder.
4. Mix it well with ingredients no: 2 and green chilli paste.
5. Finally, add paneer cubes, and mix well till paneer pieces get a good coat of masala.
6. Close the bowl with a lid and keep it aside for 1 hour.
7.  Heat a grill pan and pour a little oil.
8.  Place paneer cubes and grill them until both sides turn light brown.
9. Skew paneer cubes and capsicum pieces alternately on a wooden skewer.

Courtesy: Grihalakshmi September 1-15, 2017

Also read a few Paneer snack recipes. Here is the page link. Click on the images in the gallery to read.