A creamy and rich Indian dish made with paneer in a flavorful gravy prepared with spices, onions, tomatoes, and cashews. Ideal for serving with naan or rice, it enjoys popularity for its indulgent taste and aromatic complexity.
1: Prepare the gravy base by heating oil and butter in a pan.
2: Add whole spices (cumin seeds, bay leaf, black peppercorns, cinnamon, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves) and sauté for a minute.
3: Add sliced onions, diced tomatoes, whole kashmiri red chilli, garlic, ginger, green chillies, and coriander stems.
4: Cook together until the tomatoes are soft.
5: Blend the mixture to a smooth puree and set aside.
6: In another pan, heat butter and add chopped green chillies and julienned ginger.
7: Stir in the prepared puree, add red chilli powder, hot water, honey/sugar, and paneer.
8: Cook for a few minutes, then add garam masala, kasuri methi, and fresh cream.
9: Adjust seasoning and serve garnished with fresh coriander.
