Kaju Paneer (Paneer in rich Kaju Gravy)

Ingredients:

200gm  Paneer, cut into 1 inch cubes

2large tomatoes( grind it & make puree)

2 large onions  chopped

1 cup of cashew nuts  (grind it to a fine powder)

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

2 tbsp coriander powder

1 tbsp cumin powder

1tsp kashmiri red chili powder

1 tsp turmeric

½ tsp Cumin Seeds

1 inch Cinnamon

3 Cloves

1 Bay Leaf

1 tsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves

2 Tbsp Oil

1 tsp butter

Milk 1cup

Salt to taste

1tsp garam masala

Chopped coriander leaves

Method:

Heat oil in a kadai.Fry the paneer pieces & keep them aside.

Heat Oil in a pan, add cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf. Then add cumin seeds. when the jeera splutters add  chopped onions & saute till golden brown. Add  chili pwd , haldi , fenugreek leaves and combine. Then add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 2-3 minutes till raw smell disappears from masala. Add tomato puree and saute it for a min, Now add coriander -cumin pwd and salt. Now add cashew nuts powder & mix properly. Add 1/2 cups of water & sauté for 2-3 min.

Slowly add milk and let it cook for some time.Add the paneer  pieces and cook for 2 minutes in a low flame  till the gravy becomes thick.Now add 1tsp butter & garam masala  to the gravy. Mix well & turn off the gas & Garnish with coriander leaves.Goes well with roti/Puris/ naan/ paratha .