Ingredients
Paneer
- 250 gms (cut into cubes of 1" each)
Grated Paneer or Cheese - 1/2 tbsp.
Garlic Cloves - 8-10
1 Onion Ginger - 1" piece
Bay Leaf - 1
Cinnamon - 1" stick
Cloves - 2
Cardamom - 2
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Malai or Cream - 2 tbsp
Butter - 1/2 tbsp
Coriander (chopped) - 1/2 tbsp
Tomato Puree - 3 tbsp
Sugar - 1/4 tsp
Kasoori Methi - 1 tsp
Ghee to deep fry paneer
Method
Deep fry paneer in hot ghee till
light golden. Keep aside.
Grind the onions, ginger and garlic to a paste.
Heat 1/2 tbsp. of ghee (use the one in which paneer was fried) in
a heavy saucepan.
Add clove, bayleaf, cardamom and cinnamon. Fry for 3-4 seconds.
Add the paste and fry till golden.
Add the dry masala, sugar and tomato puree. Fry for 2 minutes.
Add 2 cups of water. Simmer on low flames for 7-8 minutes.
Add the malai, butter, methi, paneer pieces and cook for 2 minutes
till paneer softens.
Transfer to serving dish.
Garnish with chopped coriander and grated paneer.
Serve hot with parathas or naans.
Making
time : 25 minutes
Serves : 4
Shelf life : Best fresh
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