Shahi Paneer

Sno                        Ingredients                                         Quantity

1.                       Paneer                                                 250 gms

2.                       Ginger                                                    5 gms

3.                       Garlic                                                     5 gms

4.                       Onions                                                   100 gms

5.                       Tomatoes                                               200gms

6.                       Cinnamon                                               ½ inch stick

7.                       Bayleaf                                                   1 small

8.                       Cumin seeds                                           2 gms

9.                       Black Cardamom                                    1

10.                   Cloves                                                     3-4

11.                   Butter                                                      30 gms

12.                   Red chilli powder                                     2 gms

13.                   Turmeric powder                                     1 gms

14.                   Coriander powder                                   2 gms

15.                   Fenugreek leaves                                    a few

16.                   Cream                                                   3o ml

17.                   Salt                                                         to taste

               

Method

1)       Make a paste of ginger and garlic.

2)      Finely chop onions.

3)      Cut paneer in a fancy shape like cubes or diamonds.

4)      Make puree of tomatoes.

5)      Heat butter in a kadhai, when hot, add Cummin seeds, bayleaf, black cardamom, cloves.

6)      Add ginger, garlic paste and fry till golden.

7)       Add onions and cook till light golden in color

8)      Add tomato puree, add powdered masalas and cook on slow fire till masala leaves oil.

9)      Add pieces of paneer and add small amount of water, cook for few minutes.

10)   Check seasoning and add fenugreek leaves at the end of cooking.

11)   Serve garnished with cream, juliennes of ginger and coriander leaves.