Shahi Paneer

Prep Time:20 m      Cook Time:20 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Butter + Oil             - 1 tbl sp

Onion                      - 1

Tomato                    - 3

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tblsp

Paprika                    - 1 tsp

Sugar                      - 1 tsp

Milk                        - 300 mL

Paneer                     - 200 g

Cumin Seeds          - 1/2 tsp

Bay Leaf                - 1

Cardamom             - 2

Asafoetida             - a pinch

Coriander Powder - 1&1/2 tsp

Chilli Powder        - 1/2 tsp

Cumin Powder      - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala       - 1/4 tsp

Kasoori Methi       - 1/2 tsp

Method

• Heat oil and butter and splutter cumin seeds,add bay leaf,asafoetida,onion,little salt and saute till onion becomes transparent.Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes off.
     
• Now add the spice powders and fry for a minute and then add tomato puree,sugar and cardamom powder.Fry this for a while till the tomatoes are cooked nicely and oil starts separating out.Switch off the flame now.
                     
     
• Remove the pan from the heat.Now add milk slowly little by little stirring continuously.Return the pan to the stove and heat it and let it simmer for a while.Now stir in the paneer cut into bite sized cubes.Let this simmer for another five minutes.Crush kasoori methi between your palms and sprinkle.Serve with naan,roti,chappathi..
                               
                      
     
     

Little Words

• Paneer cubes can be soaked in warm water for a few minutes to soften them.
• Coriander leaves and fresh cream can be added if desired.
• While adding milk to the tomato masala switch off the flame else milk will curdle.