Soak paneer in a hot water for 10 mins.Drain the water and use.This step helps to keep the paneer soft.pour 1 tbsp oil to a hot pan. When the oil turns hot add cloves, peppercorns, chopped garlic and ginger,cardamom, fry for a min.Next add sliced onion and saute until they turn light golden then add chopped green chilli and, chopped tomatoes,turmeric,red chilli, coriander powder and salt,saute for 2-3 mins. Cook until soft and mushy.

Cool this completely. Make a fine puree of this in a blender without water.Heat 2 tbsp butter, saute 1 bayleaf and whole red chilli, pour the pureed onion tomato mixture, add garam masala, saute until the masala comes together and turns thick keep stirring to prevent burning.

Next add paneer and green peas,mix well to make a thick gravy, cook on medium flame, crushed kasuri methi and sprinkle over the gravy and cook for a minute than add fresh cream mix well and garnish with coriander leaves and fresh cream. Serve with rice,naan and paratha.