Khoya Paneer

Ingredients

• 250 g paneer, cut into cubes
• 100 g khoya/mawa
• 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 tbsp ginger paste
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp kasuri methi
• 1/4 tbsp Salt or to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh cream (optional)
• 1/2 cup water

Steps

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan and lightly fry the paneer cubes until golden. Remove and keep aside.
2. In the same pan, add cumin seeds. Once they splutter add ginger paste and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato puree, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.
3. Add grated khoya and mix well. Cook on low heat for 2–3 minutes. Add about ½ lukewarm cup water and mix to make a smooth, rich gravy.
4. Add the fried paneer and simmer for 5–7 minutes. Add garam masala and crushed kasuri methi. For extra richness, add fresh cream.