Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer

Ingredients

400 gms Paneer (Cottage Cheese), cut into cubes

1 large red onion

3-4 flakes garlic

2” piece ginger

¼ cup cashew nuts

4 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp garam masala powder (I prefer Mother’s recipe garam masala)

1 tsp red chili powder

½ tsp cardamom powder

¼ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp dry fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)

½ cup cream

2 bay leaves

salt to taste

4 tbsp oil

Directions

In a blender grind onion, ginger, garlic and cashews to a fine paste adding some water. In a pan heat oil and bay leaves, then add the ground onion paste. Sauté until the paste separates from the oil. Add all the dry spice powders and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add fenugreek leaves, salt to taste and a glass of water. Stir well. When the gravy starts bubbling, add the cubed paneer pieces and let the gravy simmer for 2-3 minutes on low heat. Add cream, stir and check seasoning. Simmer for 2 minutes and turn off the heat. Serve with naan bread or basmati rice.