- 6
Ingredients
- 250 grams Paneer
- 1/4 cup Paneer (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 large Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 large Onion ((chopped into strips))
- 1 tsp. Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 " piece Ginger (chopped fine)
- 2 - 3 Black Cardamom ((crushed))
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp. Coriander
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp. Red curry paste
- 2 tsp Tomato Sauce
- 3 tsp Ghee
- Salt (to taste)
- 15 - 20 Cashews (whole)
- 1-2 Tbsp. Milk
- 1 cup Whipping Cream
- For Garnish
- 2 tsp Paneer (grated)
Preparation
Step 1
Cube the paneer into desired size (1 inch by 1/2 inch) and boil it in water for 2 minutes. This is mainly done if the paneer has been refrigerated so that it becomes a little soft. If the paneer is already soft omit boiling it in water.
Soak the cashews in milk and keep aside for sometime. You can do this prior to preparing for this dish as the cashews need to soften up for grinding.
Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped onions and saute till it changes color. Add ginger and garlic paste and mix well. Add the chopped tomato sauce Add red curry paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, cumin and salt and mix till the spices are well mixed.
Put off the flame, take out the mixture onto a dry plate and let it cool. Once cooled grind the fried mixture into a smooth paste, adding water as required.
Meanwhile heat the same pan, add oil if required and lightly fry the paneer for 1-2 minutes till it gets a lightly brown color. Do not over fry the paneer. Add the paste of fried mixture done earlier to the fried paneer and mix gradually taking care not to break the paneer cubes.
Grind the soaked cashews into a fine paste. (There is no harm if some broken pieces of cashews remain in the paste). Add the cashew paste to the paneer mixture and mix well. Add little water as per the desired consistency and cover and cook.
Add Cream / Half and Half / Milk and mix well. Addjust salt and let the gravy simmer for a couple of minutes.
Garnish with a dash of cream if desired.
Serve warm with roti or naan. If reheating, add some butter or Cream / Half and Half / Milk for for replenishing the flavors.