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Indian achari paneer tikka is a quick starter for a daily fare and remarkable as a party treat too! Learn how to make easy Punjabi achari paneer tikka.

Succulent cottage cheese in a pure desi avatar in paneer tikka snack! Marinated in an intensely spicy achari marinade, which reflects the flavour of green chilli pickle, the paneer cubes are arranged into a satay and cooked till perfectly crisp outside, soft inside, and flavourful through and through. 

The best part is that this Punjabi style achari paneer tikka is not senselessly spicy – it has an exciting blend of flavours ranging from green chilli pickle to magical spices like fennel and nigella seeds, which are sure to fascinate your taste buds.

To make Indian achari paneer tikka, make the achari marinade by combining green achar, hung curd and a host of spices. Add the paneer to the prepared achaari marinade, mix gently and keep aside to marinate for 20 minutes. Arrange the marinated paneer cubes equally on satay sticks and keep aside. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it with little oil, place a few satays on it and cook on a medium flame, using a little oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Repeat step 3 to cook more satays. Serve immediately with dahiwali phudina chutney.

This healthy achari tikka abounds in protein because of its 2 main ingredients – paneer and curd. One serving of this tikka lends 9.5 g of protein along with 364.7 mg of calcium for bone strengthening. However, do not forget the calories it lends. You can reduce the calorie count by making use of its low fat counterparts – low fat paneer and low fat curd. Also remember to cook it on a non-stick tava with minimum use of oil. 

Tips for Indian achari paneer tikka. 1.  If you are making hung curd at home, ensure that you tie and hang the curd for at least an hour to get a perfect thick curd. Watery curd might render the marinade to be thin and difficult to coat the tikkas. 2. Use only fresh paneer, for best results and perfect smooth texture. 3. Do not overcook the tikkas, else the paneer might become chewy.