PANEER BUTTER MASALA

INGREDIENTS:

Paneer - 2 cups, cubed and saute in a tbsp of ghee till golden brown,

remove into a dish and keep it aside.

Tomatoes - 2 (make puree)
Onions - 3(finnely chopped)

Peas - 1/2 cup
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1tsp
Kasuri methi - 1/2 tsp
Cashew nut paste - 2 tbsp
Butter - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 string
Coriander leaves - chopped

PREPARATION:

1. Heat the butter in a pan and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, once they spluter, add chopped onions and peas, fry for 2 min.
2. Then add ginger garlic paste and cashew nut paste. Saute for another 2 min.
3. Now add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, coriander powder, kasuri methi, garam masala and salt.
4. Stir well and leave on sim for about 5 min.
5. Add the fried paneer and put little water in it. Let it cook for 5 min.
6. Remove from stove and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
7. Let the curry sit for 10-15 min before serving.
8. Serve hot with rotis/ naan/ chapathi or white rice.