Paneer Butter Masala (with fresh cream)

Ingredients

• 200 grams Paneer
• 2 tomatoes
• 6-8 cashewnuts(soaked in warm water,10 minutes)
• 5-6 coriander stems
• 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• as required Salt to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves
• 2 green cardemoms
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 chopped onions
• 1 green chilli
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/4 cup fresh cream
• 2 tbsp oil
• 4 tbsp butter
• leaves Chopped coriander
• 1 tbsp kasuri methi

Steps

1. In a grinder take tomatoes,coriander stems,kashmiri chilli piwder,coriander powder,ginger and soaked cashew nuts. Grind to a smooth paste.Keep aside
2. Heat 1 tsp oil+1 tsp butter.Toss paneer for 2-3minutes.Keep aside.
3. Heat a pan,add 2 tbsp oil and remaining butter.Add whole spices let them crackle.Add chopped onion.Saute till translucent.Saute 2 minutes.
4. Add kashmiri chilli powder and turmeric powder,saute 1 minute.Add g-g paste and 1 green chilli.
5. Add tomato-cashew paste.Add salt and saute for 2-3minutes Add 1/2cup water and cook for 3-4minutes on medium flame.
6. Now gravy is thick,add garam masala powder,cream and kasuri methi Add paneer cubes also.Add 1/4cup water and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
7. Paneer butter masala is ready Put off flame and garnish with coriander leaves.
8. Serve with naan,parathas or chapatis.