Shahi Paneer (Indian Cheese Curry)

Serves 4
Ingredients
• 250 gm Paneer, cut into approx 1 inch squares
• 200 gm onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 1tsp fresh ginger, garlic paste or finely chopped
• 200 gm tomatoes washed and chopped
• 2 tbsp ground almond and cashew nut
• 100 ml double cream
• 2 tbs cooking oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Chilli powder to taste
• Salt to taste.
• 1/4 tsp garam Masala
• A small handful of coriander leaves, chopped

Method:
1. Grind nuts and keep them aside.
2. Heat cooking oil in a pan.
3. Add the cumin seeds and wait until seeds splutter. 4. Add onions and ginger and fry on medium fire until golden brown.
5. Add turmeric, coriander, chilli, and salt and fry 10 seconds on low heat.
6. Add tomatoes, fry for a couple of minutes.
7. Add ground nuts.
8. Fry for 1 minute.
9. Add Paneer squares and cook for a further 5 minutes.
10. Cook for 5 minutes.
11. Add cream and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
12. Sprinkle the garam masala and chopped coriander leaves.
13. Serve hot, with freshly made Chapatti or Tandoori Roti.


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