Paneer Achari Tikka, Indian Starter
by Tarla Dalal
Crisp outside, succulent inside, and masaledar to the core, the Paneer Achari Tikka is a tongue-tickling starter that is sure to gear up your digestive system!
Here, the paneer cubes are marinated in a chatpata mix of curds, spices and pickle masala and then cooked on a tava. We have used only the masala from the mango pickle avoiding the mango pieces.
Also, the tikkas are to be cooked just before serving to enjoy the best texture – otherwise they will get chewy. You will love the really achari taste of this paneer tikka – go for it!
Try other tikka recipes like the Paneer Amritsari Tikka or Pahadi Paneer Tikka Wrap .
Paneer Achari Tikka, Indian Starter recipe - How to make Paneer Achari Tikka, Indian Starter
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 10 tikkas
30 paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 2"cubes
1 1/2 tbsp mango pickle
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
1 cup thick curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil
For Serving
onion slices
lemon wedges
green chutney
- Method
- Heat a small non-stick pan put the coriander seeds, methi seeds, nigella seeds and dry roast it on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Cool slightly and blend in a mortal pestle (khalbatta) till coarse.
- Combine the curds, mango pickle, prepared coarse powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala and salt and whisk well.
- Add the paneer cubes, mix gently and keep aside for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- In a skewer insert 3 marinated paneer pieces at regular intervals.
- Repeat step 5 to make 9 more tikkas.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick tava (griddle), place 5 skewers on it and cook on a medium flame till it turns light brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat step 7 to cook 5 more tikkas in 1 more batch.
- Serve immediately with onion slices, lemon wedges and green chutney.
| Energy | 107 cal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 956.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 47.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 88.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31 mg |
| Sodium | 2337.5 mg |
| Potassium | 83.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Paneer Achaari tikka.. one of my favourite indian starter recipe.. Its tangy.. the paneer is nice and soft.. absorbed all the flavours.. The proportions are also perfect.. Loved this recipe..