Paneer Masala

INGREDIENTS:

1.  Paneer  100g (Indian cottage cheese)

2.  Onion  1 (paste)

3.  Tomato 1

4.  Ginger and garlic paste 1Tbsp

5.  Green chilli 1(slit)

6.  Jeera (cumin) ½ tsp

7.  Red hilli powder 1tsp

8.  Turmeric powder 1tsp

9.  Coriander powder 1tsp

10. Jeera powder ½ tsp

11. Garam masala powder ½ tsp

12. Kasoori methi 1tsp

13. Whole spices (cloves 2,cardamom stick small 1)

14. Cashew nut  8 (paste)

15. Cream  2 Tbsp or milk 3 Tbsp

16. Salt to taste

17. Oil 4 Tbsp

18. Water 3 to 4 Tsp

METHOD:

·        In a non stick vessel add oil then Jeera then add onion paste fry till light brown then add ginger and garlic paste fry for few second

·        Mean while in grinder add tomato, whole spices, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder,jeera powder ,kasoori methi and little water grind to smooth paste

·        Mix this mixture to the onion stir it continuously for 3 minutes then add green chilli,salt, cashew nut paste mix well then add paneer again mix well

·        Add 3 to 4 Tbsp water and milk or cream and cook the paneer in low heat for 5 minutes

·        Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and garam masala

NOTE:

·        I used Amul paneer frozen (cube).you can use fresh paneer

·        If you want you can also fry the paneer on hot oil till light brown