Butter Paneer Masala/ Paneer Makhani

Ingredients:

Paneer cubes	15
Tomato	5
Ginger & Garlic Paste	1 Tsp each
Bay Leaf	2
Cinnamon Stick	1
Coriander powder	1 Tbs
Cumin seeds	1 Tsp
Cumin Powder	1 Tsp
Turmeric Powder	¼ Tsp
Garam Masala	1 Tsp
Kasoori Methi	1 Tsp
Chilli Powder	2 Tsp
Cashew	4
Milk	¼ Cup
Butter	1 Tbs
Salt	As Needed

Method:

• Soak the cashews in water for 5 mins and grind it. Separately grind the tomatoes to a puree.
• In a pan add butter. Once it melts add the cumin seeds, bay leaf cinnamon stick and ginger galic paste. Stir it for a min.
• Add the tomato puree and mix it. Close the lid and allow it to cook for 5 mins. Stir it once a while.
• Meanwhile in a tawa add  oil and deep fry the paneer for 3mins. Take it out and keep aside.
• Then in the cooked tomato puree add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt. Stir it.
• Then add the fried paneer and ground cashew. Stir it for few mins.
• Then add the milk, garam masala and kasoori methi. Mix it.
• Check with the consistency. Stir the masala for 5 mins  and garnish it with coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Serves- 2