Paneer Butter Masala

Name: Paneer Butter Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 8 ounces paneer (store-bought or homemade); 12 unsalted raw cashews; 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola); 2 whole cardamom pods; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 large red onion (thinly sliced); Salt; 1/2 tablespoon grated garlic; 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger; 1/2 serrano chili (roughly chopped); 1 pound ripe tomatoes (preferably roma or plum tomatoes | roughly chopped); 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 cup water (plus more if needed); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon mild red chili powder; 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves (also known as kasoori methi); 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional); 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional); A handful of chopped red onion, minced cilantro, and lemon wedges (for serving)