PANEER BUTTER MASALA

INGREDIENTS

CASHEWS- 1/2 CUP (soaked)
ONION- 1 SMALL
GINGER CHILLY PASTE- 1 TBSP
TOMATO PUREE- 1/2 CUP
RED CHILLY POWDER-1/4TH TSP
TURMERIC POWDER- 1/4TH TSP
SHAHI PANEER MASALA- 1 TSP (available in most Indian stores)
GARAM MASALA- 1/2 TSP
MILK- 1 TBSP (you can substitute milk with cream, for a creamier taste)
SALT - TO TASTE
OIL- 1 TBSP
PANEER- 14 OZ (400 GMS).
KASOORI METHI- 1 TBSP (available in most Indian stores)

METHOD
1. Blend the cashews and the onions to a fine paste.
2. Cut paneer into square pieces. (soak in warm water for 5 mins).
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Add the ginger and chilly paste.saute
5. Add the onion and cashew paste. saute till the paste begins to brown.
6. Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt.
7. Add tomato puree. add little water, and let the gravy simmer.
8. Add the milk or cream. simmer for 10 min.
9. Add the paneer pieces. mix gently.
10. Add the garam masala, shahi paneer masala and the kasoori methi.(adding these at the end, gives the dish its flavour.)
11. Mix everything well, add little water if needed. cover and simmer for about 10 mins.
12. Garnish with chopped coriander.
13. Serve hot with naan.