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For the paneer tikkas:
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Combine the curds, gram flour, ginger paste, garlic paste, chilli powder, kasuri methi, garam masala, coriander, salt and 1 tablespoon of mustard oil and mix well to prepare a marinade.
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Add the paneer, onions and capsicum to it and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Arrange the paneer, onions and capsicum on 4 skewer sticks.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil on a non-stick tava (griddle) and saute the paneer tikkas till they are lightly browned on all sides (approx. 4 to 5 minutes). Remove from the skewer and keep aside.
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For the rice:
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Clean, wash and soak the rice for approx.15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
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Heat the oil in a heavy bottom pan, add the cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaf and cinnamon and stir.
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When the cumin seeds crackle, add the rice and salt and saute for 2 minutes.
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Add 3 cups of hot water. Cover and cook over a low flame for 10 to 15 minutes till the rice is cooked. Separate each grain of rice very lightly with a fork and keep aside.
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How to proceed:
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Heat the oil in a non-stick pan.
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Add the paneer tikkas and rice and mix together very lightly. Cook till the rice is hot.
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Garnish with the sprig of mint and serve immediately.