Shahi Paneer

Ingredients

• 400 grams cottage cheese (paneer), cut into cubes
• 2 tbsps oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 15-20 cashewnuts
• 5 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsps butter
• ½ cup cream + for garnishing
• 1 tsp kasoori methi powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• ¼ tsp green cardamom powder

Method

1. Heat oil in a non stick kadai. Add onions and cashewnuts and sauté lightly. Add tomatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes or tomatoes are pulpy.
2. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and sauté.
3. Transfer this mixture into a mixer jar, cool and grind to a paste with a little water. 
4. Transfer the mixture into the same kadai. Add butter, cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Add cream and mix well. 
5. Add paneer, kasoori methi powder, garam masala powder, green cardamom powder and mix well. 
6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with some cream and serve hot.

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