Why its name is Hariyali Paneer Tikka

Hariyali literal meaning is greenery in hindi. So the marination of this tikka is done with cilantro & mint thus giving it that green colour. For a brighter colour, you can also add some spinach leaves .

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Step by step guide to make Hariyali Paneer Tikka

1)In a bowl add fresh coriander, mint, green chilli, ginger, kasoori methi and blend them all into a fine paste. Also add a few drops of water for grinding.

2) To the blended masala, add 2 tbsp finely grated cashew nuts and 1 cup curd and mix it all properly to get a green marinade. Add salt and pepper to the masala.

3) Cut the paneer into cubes and add it to the masala, coat it on all sides and let it rest for 15-20 mins. Don’t put more pressure on paneer cubes otherwise they will break.

4) In a non-stick grill pan, apply some desi ghee and when that heats up, put the paneer cubes on skewers. Grill the paneer skewers till nicely charred or until they have some grill marks on them.

5) Microwave the paneer for 30 seconds before serving so that it heats up till the middle.

6) Juice one lemon on freshly grilled tikka and serve hot with some chutney and pickled onions.

Hariyali Paneer Tikka

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Category

Appetizers, Starters

Servings

3

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

105

An easy to prepare savoury for the festive season! Whether you are fasting or preparing something special for your friends and family, this delectable treat, which can be prepared in only 20 minutes, is a must-have option!

Author:

Varun Arora

Ingredients

• Fresh coriander - Half bunch

• Fresh mint - Handful

• Green chilli - 2

• Ginger - 1 knot

• Kasoori methi - 1 pinch

• Finely grated cashew - 2 tbsp

• Curd - 1 cup

• Black pepper - 1 tbsp

• Sendha namak - 1 tbsp

• Paneer cubes - 1 block

• Desi ghee - For grilling

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Directions

1. In a mixing bowl add fresh coriander, mint, green chilli , ginger, kasoori methi and blend into a fine paste, add a few drops of water for grinding.

2. To the blended masala, add 2 tbsp finely grated cashew nuts and 1 cup curd and mix it all to get a green marinade.

3. Add salt and pepper to the masala.

4. Cut the paneer into cubes and add it to the masala, coat it on all sides and let it rest for 15-20 mins.

5. In a non stick grill pan, apply some desi ghee and while that heats up, put the paneer cubes on skewers.

6. Grill the paneer skewers till nicely charred.

7. Microwave the paneer for 30 seconds before serving so that it heats up till the middle.

8. Juice one lemon on freshly grilled tikka and serve.

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