paneer butter masala

ingredients

oil                some
onion               120 g
garlic ginger paste   1 tbsp
garam masala          1 tsp
cumin                 1 tsp
turmeric              1 tsp
chili powder          1 tsp
black pepper          ¼ tsp
butter                1 tbsp
tomato purée          ¾ cup
cream                 ¼ cup
cashews             1-2 tbsp
coriander             1 tsp
clove                 ¼ tsp
fennel                ¼ tsp
paneer              275 g
water                 ¾ cup
salt                  ½ tsp
sugar                 ¼ tsp
cilantro            1-2 tbsp

possibilities

swap the paneer for tofu in order that it be vegan.

a process

• prepare all the ingredients. chop the onion, make the garlic ginger paste in a mortar and pestle. grind any of the spices not yet ground. cut the paneer into the desired sized chunks. roughly chop the cilantro. crush the cashews a little.
• heat some oil in a pan, pot, wok or something. the ingredients are listed in the order they will be used.
• add the onion, garlic/ginger paste, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder and black pepper. cook until fragrant.
• add the butter, tomato puree, cream, cashews, coriander, clove and fennel. ensure the tomato purée is well cooked.
• add paneer, water, salt, and sugar. let simmer for a bit.
• when cooked to satisfaction, turn off the heat and add cilantro.