We love paneer in any form but butter paneer tops our list.
It really is quite easy to make and nothing quite like a home style paneer curry to brighten our day!
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Ingredients:
Paneer 300gms, cubed
3 to 4 Tomatoes
3 Onions
4 to 5 Cashews
3 – 4 Pit-less dates
1 Green cardamom
2 Cloves
1 Bay leaf
1 Small piece of cinnamon stick
Ginger Garlic paste
Kashmiri mirch powder or paste
Turmeric
Jeera
Jeera powder
Dhaniya powder
Amchur powder
Kasuri Methi
Salt
1 Tbsp approx. Ghee
Finely chopped coriander for garnish
Method:
Cube the paneer and keep it aside
In a kadhai take ghee and temper akkha (whole) jeera
Add the cardamom, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon, Kashmiri mirch (if dry) sauté for approx. 30 seconds
Add the ginger garlic paste
Add cashew and dates
Add the chopped onions and sauté until pink add a pinch of salt
Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté for a minute or two more
Adjust salt
Add the Kashmiri mirch paste if you are using paste. If not then you’d have already put the dry mirch by this point
Add turmeric powder, dhaniya powder, jeera powder, Amchur powder and adjust salt again
Sauté the whole mix until the ghee starts to separate and the masala is nicely cooked
Remove from the gas and cool the masala. Blend the masala using a little water to a smooth and silky consistency. Adjust the water as you go along.
Back to the kadhai, add the smooth gravy past and add more water if required and bring to a gentle simmer. Ensure that the water and the gravy are well incorporated.
Add in the kasuri methi
Add the cubes paneer
Simmer on low, stirring occasionally for a few more mins
Garnish with coriander
Serve warm with hot rotis or kulchas with a side of onion, cucumber or salad.
