Ingredients:
Paneer - 1 whole packet that we get in Indian grocery stores.
Onion - 1 1/2 medium sized
Tomato puree
Ginger - Garlic paste - 3/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 2tsp
Cashew nut paste - 2tbsp
Kashmiri Chilli Powder- 2tsp (This chilli powder is very mild and gives color to the dish. I use them in most of my dishes.)
Turmeric powder- 3/4 tsp
Coriamder Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/4tsp
Fresh Cream - 1 cup
Butter - 2tbsp
( All the above items can be purchased at any Indian grocery store)
Method:
1)Initial preparation is a little time consuming. But after this its really very simple and easy to make. If you are using the paneer loaf, then cut them into cubes and fry them in oil or ghee till they turn light brown in colour. Then soak these paneer cubes in hot water for about 1/2 an hour so as to make them soft. If you are using the fried paneer that we get in Indian grocery stores, you can directly place them in hot water and allow it to stay for half an hour to make it soft.
2) Soak about 1 1/2 tbsp of cashew nuts in water for about 2 hrs and grind them to a paste. This paste makes the gravy rich in taste. Alternatively you can buy cashew nut paste directly from any grocery store.
3) Blanch the onion cut into pieces for about 15mts. If you are using microwave for blanching then keep the onions for about 10 minutes on high. And puree to them.
4) Heat butter in a pan/wok and add the onion puree and saute till they turn light brown in color.
5) Add ginger-garlic paste to the brown paste mixture and saute for sometime.
6) Then add the Kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder, cashew paste, tomato puree, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt and saute for sometime.
7) Add the soaked paneer cubes, 1 cup water and some ( approximately 1 cup) fresh cream; allow it to cook till the gravy becomes semi-solid.
8) Finally garnish it with coriander ( Cilantro) and it is ready to be served with Biryani, Roti, Nan or bread.
