Paneer Makhani

 

Ingredients:

Tomatoes - 2

Cashew-nuts - half a cup

Ginger- Garlic paste - 1 tsp

Garam Masala - half tsp
Chili Powder - half tsp

Corainder powder - half tsp
Kasuri Methi - 1 tbsp

Green chilies - 2

Cardamoms - 2 - powdered

Cloves - 2

Cinnamon stick - 1 small piece
Cream - 2 tbsp

Butter 
Salt

Procedure:

1. Before you start, soak the Paneer in warm water, that will make them soft.
2.  Chop the tomatoes and blend them in the mixer along with the cashew nuts. Blend them to a smooth puree.
3. In a wok, add butter, add the green chilies, followed by cardamoms, cloves and cinnamon stick.
4. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute. 
5. Pour in the tomato cashewnut puree and mix well.
6. Continue to cook untill it thickens and the color changes.
7. Next add garam masala, coriander powder and chili powder and salt and saute.
8. Add 1 cup water and let it boil till the gravy thickens.
9. Add the paneer.
10. Add the kasuri methi
11. Finally add the cream and mix well.

The delicious Paneer Makhani is ready

Serve it with Naan or Roti

Tips:

• Before you start, soak the Paneer in warm water, that will make them soft.
• Cashew nuts can be replaced by almonds. Just soak the almonds in hot water for a couple of hours before blending.
• Avoid overlooking the paneer, as that would make them hard and chewy.