For The Tikkis

1 1/2 cups grated paneer (cottage cheese)

1 tsp chopped green chilli

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)

2 tbsp plain flour (maida)

2 tbsp oil

salt to taste

For Paste No.1

3/4 cup chopped onion

5 garlic (lehsun) cloves

12 mm (1/2") piece ginger (adrak)

2 tbsp cashew nuts (kaju)

For Paste No.2

1/2 cup sliced onions

oil for deep-frying

For The Gravy

2 tbsp oil or

3/4 cup fresh thick curd (dahi) , whisked

1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp punjabi garam masala

salt to taste

Other Ingredients

2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish