Achari Paneer Tikas Recipe

Ingredients :

* 2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 25mm.(1") cubes


For the achari marinade

* 3/4 cup curds, hung (chakka dahi)
* 1 tbsp green chilli pickle
* 1 tsp garlic (lehsun)
* 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
* 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
* 1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
* 1/4 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
* 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
* 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
* 1 tbsp mustard oil
* salt to taste

Method :

* Blend together the curds, green chilli pickle and garlic to a smooth paste.
* Add the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, mustard oil and salt and blend again so the spices are coarsely crushed.
* Add the paneer and marinate for 20 minutes. Arrange on skewers.
* Cook on a barbeque for a few minutes. Alternatively you could use the grill option of the over or just use a tava (griddle).
* When the edges turn golden brown, remove from the skewer and serve hot.

Tips :

* You can use any green chilli pickle of your choice.