Kaju Paneer

Ingredients:

Paneer - 400 gms
Cashewnuts - 200 gms
Poppy seeds -3tsp
Onions -3
Tomato puree - 1 1/2 cups
Ginger garlic paste - 3 tbsp
cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
cardamom -2 pieces crushed
Red chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Green chilles chopped -3
Kasturi methi (dry) - 2tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2tsp
salt to taste
coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

• Soak cashewnuts and poppy seeds for 1 hour and grind into a paste with 1 cup water
• Heat 3 tbsp oil and add chopped onions.
• Add cardamom powder and crushed cardamom.
• Stir till onions change color to mild brown
• Add tomato puree, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, finely chopped chilles and kasturi methi.
• Stir for 3-4 minutes.
• Then add the cashewnuts and poppy seeds paste, salt and 2 cups water.
• Simmer on low flame for a few minutes.
• Add the paneer (you can deep fry them before if you like)
• Bring to boil and continue to stir for 5-7 minutes
• Add a big pinch of garam masala powder.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, grated paneer and serve hot