Achari Paneer and Vegetable Tikkas

Achari Paneer and Vegetable Tikkas

A great dish for any Barbecue Party for vegetarians.  This mouth watering dish features fresh paneer and vegetables marinated in a traditional spicy pickle mix and grilled.

Ingredients for Achari Paneer and Vegetable Tikkas (Serves 8-10)

• Paneer: 500g (cut into 1″ cubes)
• Mixed veg(bell peppers, mushroom,onions, cauliflower, zucchini,etc): 500g (chopped into bite size pieces)
• Pickle gravy: 2 tbsps (add more if you like it spicy)
• Hung curd/yogurt: 1/2 cup
• Onion seeds: 2 tsp
• Ginger+ garlic Paste: 1 tbsp
• Red chili powder: 1 tsp
• Coriander powder: 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala : 1 tsp
• Grass fed Butter/Ghee: 3 tbsp
• Satay sticks: 10-12 (let it soak in a bowl of water if grilling)
• Oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Method:

1. In a bowl mix the hung curd along with the pickle gravy, onion seeds, ginger+garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, 2 tbsp ghee/butter and salt. Mix well.
2. Add the paneer cubes and chopped mixed vegetables and mix well to coat them with the marinade.
3. Let it marinade for at least 30 mins. String the paneer and vegetables on the sticks(you can alternate the paneer and vegetables)
4. Heat oil in pan and place the paneer sticks. Keep rotating the sticks so that the paneer and vegetables get cooked evenly on all sides.
5. Serve with mint and yogurt dip.

For Chicken Achaari Kebab recipe, click here: Chicken Achaari Kebab