Description
Paneer marinated in yogurt flavored with pickle spices (fennel, mustard seeds etc.) used in Indian 'Achar' (spice oil pickles), then baked.
Restaurants serving Achari Paneer Tikka
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Paneer(Cottage cheese)
- Yogurt
- Mustard oil
- Fennel
- Mustard seeds
- Kalonji
Instructions
- Dry-roast mustard seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, kalonji (nigella), crush coarsely to make Achari Masala.
- Marinate large cubed Paneer (cottage cheese), onions, paprika for
- mins in a liquid of yogurt, mustard oil, garlic ginger, Achari Masala.
- Skewer alternately, bake in Tandoor (or high-heat oven) until cheese surface chars fragrantly.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Pickle-like acidity and aroma of fennel and mustard oil
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Atsuage or Chicken thigh (can be flavored with the same marinade)
Pairing
Naan、Cold sparkling water
Trivia
[Trend] 'Achari' means 'pickle-flavored'. Has stronger acidity and unique spice quirks than regular Paneer Tikka, making it a vegetarian BBQ with enthusiastic fans who can't quit once hooked.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Squeeze lemon lightly while hot, further highlighting the pickle-flavored acidity to eat as a rich meatless snack!
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