Shahi Paneer

Ingredients:

• Paneer/ Indian Cottage cheese: 250 gms 
• Tomatoes : 3-4 
• Green chilli: 1-2
• Ginger paste: 1 tbsp
• Garlic clove: 1 (crushed)
• Onion: 1 (large) 
• Cashews: a few (Grind to form a paste)
• Salt: to taste
• Turmeric pwd: a pinch
• Garam masala: 1 tsp
• Thick Cream: 1/2 cup
• Yogurt: 1-2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds: 1/2 tbsp
• Bay Leaf: 1
• Oil/ Butter: 4 tbsp
• Dry Methi leaves: a few (Optional)

Method:

1. Cut paneer in cubes and Keep in boiling water for 4-5 mins.
2. Tomato Paste: Grind tomatoes and green chilli to form a puree.
3. Onion Paste:
• Heat 2 tbsp oil/ Butter in pan. Add cumin seeds and a bay leaf. Let cumin seeds splutter.
• Add garlic, ginger and onions. Fry till onions turn translucent.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Cool it and grind together to form a smooth paste.
4. Heat 2 tbsp oil/ butter in pan. Add bay leaf (removed above).
5. Add onion paste and cashew paste. Add salt and turmeric pwd Cook for 2-3 mins.
6. Add tomato paste and garam masala. Cook for 10-15 mins till oil separates or till done.
7. Add yogurt and cream. Cook for 5-7 mins.
8. Add paneer cubes. Cook for 3-4 mins.
9. Sprinkle dry methi leaves.
10. Ready to serve hot with parantha.