Vegan Shahi Paneer

Ingredients 

• 200 grams tofu
• 1 cup cashew yogurt
• 2 medium onions 
• 1/4 cup melon seeds, soaked and drained
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, soaked and drained

Method

1. Grate onions on a plate and set aside. Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
2. Blend together soaked melon seeds and soaked poppy seeds along with ¼ cup water to a smooth paste.
3. Heat a pan, add the grated onion and sauté till it turns translucent. Add the prepared paste and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour cashew yogurt and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add garam masala powder and red chilli powder, rock salt and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour 1 cup water and stir till well combined. Add cashew butter and mix till well combined. Add the tofu pieces and mix.
6. Add 1 cup water and mix, cook for 1-2 minutes. Add chopped coriander and mix. Take the pan off the heat.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.