Twist of taste from the frontier

PAN GRILLED ACHARI PANEER

Ingredients

• Fresh paneer:  400 gm
• Kashmiri Red Chilli paste: 3 tsp
• Coriander powder: 1 tbsp
• Cumin powder: 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder: A pinch
• Garam Masala Powder: A pinch
• Ginger Garlic paste: 1 tsp
• Besan (Chickpea flour / Gram flour): ½ cup
• Punjabi Mango (Blended) / Chilly Pickle: 1 tbsp
• Yogurt(thick): 1 cup
• Salt to taste

Method

• Cut the paneer into tikka sizes.
• Whisk the yogurt and add all the above ingredients.
• Marinate the paneer in the yogurt mixture and set aside for 30 minutes.
• Heat the non-stick pan, lightly grease it with oil or butter.
• Place the marinated paneer gently in the pan and let it cook till light brown.
• Flip the paneer and let it cook on the other side.
• Serve hot with mint chutney.

TAWA CHICKEN TIKKA
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tikka:

• Boneless Chicken: 300 gm
• Kashmiri Red Chilli paste / powder: 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder: A pinch
• Garam Masala powder:  A pinch
• Ginger Garlic paste: 1 tsp
• Yogurt: 1 cup
• Salt as per requirement

Method

For the Chicken Tikka

• Cut the chicken into tikka size cubes.
• Whisk the yogurt and blend with red chilli paste, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, ginger garlic paste and salt to form a paste.
• Add the chicken to the paste and let it marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Arrange the tikkas on a baking tray and grill till done and well charred.

Ingredients for the Tomato Cashew Gravy

• Green Bell Pepper: ½, Cubed
• Tomatoes: 3
• Onion: ½, Cubed
• Turmeric Powder: A pinch
• Garam Masala Powder: ¼ tsp
• Kasuri Methi Powder: A pinch
• Black Pepper: ¼ tsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Sugar: ¼ tsp
• Red Chilli powder: ¼ tsp
• Cashew paste: 1 tbsp
• Oil: 3 tbsp
• Fresh coriander and Julienned ginger for garnish

Method for the Tomato Cashew Gravy

• Blanch three tomatoes and remove the skin.
• Put the tomatoes in the blender.
• Saute Cashew paste and add blended, blanched tomatoes with ¼ tsp sugar.
• Add Kasuri methi for adding more taste and flavour.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes and set aside.
• In a lightly greased pan, toss the cubed onion and green bell peppers.
• Add the grilled tikka, powdered spices and the Tomato Cashew Sauce.
• Toss well.
• Garnish with coriander and julienned ginger and serve hot.