achari paneer tikka recipe | easy achari paneer tikka on tawa

Method15 steps · about 1 hr 15 min

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   Step 1: firstly, in a large mixing bowl take curd.

   Uses 1 cup thick plain yogurt

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   Step 2: further add mustard powder (1 tsp), chili powder, turmeric (0.5 tsp), fennel (1 tsp) powder, cumin (0.25 tsp) powder, garam masala (½ tsp), methi powder, ajwain and kasuri methi leaves.

   Uses 1 tsp mustard powder · 1.5 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder · 0.5 tsp turmeric · 1 tsp ground fennel · 0.25 tsp ground cumin · ½ tsp garam masala · 0.25 tsp fenugreek powder · 0.25 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

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   Step 3: also add ginger garlic paste (1 tbsp).

   Uses 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste · yogurt with the measured ground spices and dried fenugreek

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   Step 4: additionally add 2 tbsp mustard oil or any cooking oil.

   Uses 2 tbsp mustard oil · spiced yogurt with ginger-garlic paste

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   Step 5: now add lemon juice (1 tbsp).

   Uses 1 tbsp lemon juice · spiced yogurt with mustard oil

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   Step 6: furthermore add salt (to taste) to taste.

   Uses salt to taste · yogurt marinade with lemon juice

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   Step 7: whisk smooth making sure the spices are mixed well with the curd.

   Uses spiced mustard-oil yogurt marinade with lemon and salt

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   Step 8: now add capsicum (1), onions (0.5) and paneer (9 cubes) / cottage cheese.

   Uses 1 capsicum (cubed) · 0.5 onion · 9 cubes paneer · smooth whisked yogurt marinade

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   Step 9: mix gently without breaking paneer.

   Uses nine paneer cubes, capsicum and onion in yogurt marinade

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    Step 10: Cover and refrigerate the coated paneer and vegetables for at least 1 hour.

    Minimum tikka marination · 60 minUses gently mixed paneer and vegetables

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    Step 11: place the marinated paneer, capsicum and onions over tawa and pan fry.

    Uses paneer and vegetables refrigerated at least one hour

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    Step 12: roast the tikkas on medium flame on both side with oil (3 tsp) as required.

    Uses 3 tsp oil (for roasting) · marinated paneer and vegetables on the hot pan

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    Step 13: Thread the cooked paneer, capsicum and onion onto wooden skewers.

    Uses paneer and vegetables browned on both sides in the roasting oil

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    Step 14: Garnish with any remaining yogurt tikka marinade.

    Uses any yogurt marinade remaining in the bowl

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    Step 15: Serve the cooked achari paneer tikka with green chutney and salad if desired.

    Uses cooked paneer and vegetables threaded on skewers