Paneer Makhani

Ingredients:

• 250gms Paneer, cubed
• 1 Big onion (blanched & pureed)
• 4 Big Tomatoes(blanched & pureed)
• 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 4 tbsp Cashew nut paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1" piece Cinnamon
• 3 Cloves
• 2 Cardamoms
• 1/2 tsp Kasuri Methi
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
• 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
• 1/4 cup Cream (optional)
• Chopped Cilantro

Method:

• Heat butter in a pan and fry Paneer and keep aside.
• In the same pan add the whole garam masala & fry till they turn brown.
• Add the onion paste & fry for a couple of minutes, add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.
• Add the cashew nut paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder and fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the tomato puree , salt, kasuri methi and fry till oil separates.
• If you are using cream you can add it at this point.
• Add the paneer cubes and mix well.Cover and cook for a couple of minutes.
• Remove, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.