Paneer Do Pyaza

Ingredients 

• 300 grams paneer (cottage cheese), cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, quartered and layers separated
• 1 1/2 cups onion paste
• 3 tablespoons ghee
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 3-4 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 3-4 green cardamoms
• 3 green chillies, slit
• 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 cup fresh tomato puree
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons paneer masala
• 3/4 cup yogurt, whisked
• Salt to taste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Onion rings for garnish
• Lemon Wedges for garnish
• Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish

Method

1. Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick and green cardamoms, and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add onion puree and sauté till lightly colored. Add green chillies, mix well and sauté for 2-3 minutes or till the onion turns golden.
3. Add ginger paste and garlic paste, mix and sauté till the raw flavors disappear.
4. Add tomato puree, mix well and sauté for 3-4 minutes or till oil separates.
5. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, Paneer Masala and 4 tbsps water. Mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add yogurt, mix and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add salt, and mix well.
7. Add paneer and mix gently. Add onion dices and dried fenugreek leaf powder mix well.
8. Drizzle a little water and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Switch the heat off.
9. Add lemon juice and mix gently.,
10. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with onion rings, lemon wedge and coriander sprig.
11. Serve hot.