PANEER MAKHANI

This also goes to the "Eat Healthy- Protein rich" event. It is such a wonderful theme, a great way to eat healthy and experimenting with a variety of nutritious
ingredients.




Ingredients
Paneer- 200 gms
Butter- 1 to 3 tbsp (as per your choice)
Tomato puree- of 2 tomatoes
Onions- 1 (big, finely chopped)
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
Chilli powder- 1 tsp (not heaped)
Chaat masala – 1 tsp
Kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves -1 tbsp
Cashew-8 to 10 (soaked in hot water and made a paste in the mixer)
Garam masala powder- ½ to 1 tsp according to taste
Fresh coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
Oil- 2 tbsp
Salt- to taste
Sugar-1/2 tsp
cream if needed

Method:
Take a pan and add the oil and a tbsp of butter, chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste. Saute. When the onions turn transparent, add the puree of 2 tomatoes. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Add salt, chilli powder (you could even use kashmiri chilli powder as it would add more color to your dish), kasuri methi and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the chaat masala and 1 tsp of freshly chopped coriander leaves. Add the cashew paste and let it cook for a two to three minutes.

Add the paneer pieces. Add half cup of water and cover and cook till paneer is done. Open and add the garam masala powder and chopped coriander leaves.add cream,that is optional.Serve hot with any of the Indian breads or even rice.