Paneer Makhni

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Marinate the paneer with all the ingredients above and set aside for 10 mins

Step 2

2. Grill the paneer cubes on a skewer or shallow fry in a nonstick pan (you can completely omit the marination of the paneer too and add it straight to the curry)

Step 3

3. Heat oil in a deep pan, add the dry spices (cinnamon, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves), sauté for a few seconds

Step 4

4. Now add puréed tomatoes and cook until the raw smell of the tomatoes goes away

Step 5

5. Now add ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, tandoori powder and salt, mix well.

Step 6

6. Cover and cook on a low heat until the oil separates from the masalas

Step 7

7. Now add the the cashew paste if using and mix well. (Soak cashews in hot water for half and hour, then blend to make a paste)

Step 8

8. Then add the double cream and stir until combined.

Step 9

9. Cover and let the gravy simmer on a low heat for 2-3 mins

Step 10

10. Now add the grilled paneer cubes and mix well.

Step 11

11. Add half a teaspoon of sugar to enhance the taste and kasoori methi.

Step 12

12. Garnish with coriander and enjoy with naan or chapatis 😀