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Ingredients

  1. Foe Paneer :
  2. 200 gmsCottage Cheese (Paneer)
  3. 1 TeaspoonGinger Garlic paste
  4. 1/4 CupThick Curd
  5. 1/2 TeaspoonTandoori Masala powder
  6. 1/4 TeaspoonCumin powder
  7. 1/4 TeaspoonCoriander powder
  8. 1 TeaspoonRed Chilli powder
  9. 1/2 TeaspoonDry Fenugreek leaves. (Kasoori Maithi powder)
  10. 1/2 TeaspoonChat Masala powder
  11. 1 TeaspoonLemon Juice
  12. 2 Tablespoonscooking Oil
  13. As per tasteSalt
  14. For Gravy :
  15. 1 TablespoonDry whole Coriander seeds
  16. 1Black Cardamom
  17. 1" Cinnamon stick
  18. 1Dry Red Kashmiri Chilli
  19. 5-6Cashew nuts
  20. 2Medium Onions finely chopped
  21. 2Small Tomatoes finely chopped
  22. 1/2Red Chilli powder
  23. 1/2 tspGaram Masala powder
  24. 1/4 tspTurmeric powder
  25. 1/2 tspCrushed Kasoori methi leaves
  26. 1/4 CupFresh Milk cream
  27. 21/2 cup Water
  28. 1 1/2 TablespoonsButter
  29. As per tasteSalt
  30. As neededFresh green coriander leaves finely chopped for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat curd and leave it for sometime, add ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala powder, cumin-coriander powder, red chilli powder, kasuri methi, chat masala powder, lemon juice and salt and mix well to prepare the marinade. Add paneer cubes in prepared marinade and mix gently to coat each cube evenly. Cover it with plastic wrap and let them marinate at least for an hour. Place marinated paneer cubes on wooden skewer (soaked prior in water for 10 mins) and grease them with oil. 

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a non-stick tawa, place skewers over it and fry them shallow over medium flame. Turn side of the skewer thrice until all sides are cooked properly and turn brown in colour. Keep them separately in tissue paper.

  3. 3

    Heat butter in the Kadhai, add cardamom, dry coriander seeds, cinnamon, dry red kashmiri chilli, cashew-nuts and sauté for a minute.

  4. 4

    Add finely chopped onion and sauté over medium flame until onion turns light brown. Add chopped tomatoes and salt and mix well. Cook till tomatoes turn mushy for around 3 minutes stirring in between occasionally. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder, mix well and cook for a minute.

  5. 5

    Turn off flame, transfer mixture to a plate and let it cool for 4-5 minutes.Transfer cooled mixture into the grinder jar of a mixer grinder. Add ½ cup water and grind it in to smooth puree.

  6. 6

    Transfer puree in the Kadhai. Add 1/2 cup water, stir and bring it to boil over medium flame. When mixture starts boiling, add crushed kasuri methi, stir and cook for a minute. Add prepared marinated paneer.

  7. 7

    Cook until gravy turns thick over low flame for around 3-4 minutes. Add fresh cream and mix well.

  8. 8

    Turn off flame and transfer prepared curry to a serving bowl. Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with parathas.

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