Paneer Makhani

Ingredients:

1. 250 gms paneer
2. 2 tbsp curds (dahi)
3. 3 large tomatoes
4. 3 onions, grated
5. 1 tsp garam masala
6. 2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
7. 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
8. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
9. 100 gms fresh cream
10. 2 tsp butter
11. 4 tbsp ghee
12. salt to taste
13. ghee for deep frying
14. chopped corriander (dhania) for garnishing

Method:

• Cut the paneer in the shape of fingers and deep fry lightly in ghee.
• Apply the curds to the fried paneer.
• Put the tomatoes in hot water for 5 minutes. Take out the skin and chop finely.
• Heat the ghee and fry the onions until light pink in colour.
• Add the garam masala, coriander-cumin seed powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and fry for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and fry for at least 5 minutes or until ghee floats on top.
• Add 1 teacup of water and the cream. Cook for a few minutes and then add the butter.
• Add the paneer and cook for a while. Garnish with coriander.
• Serve hot with naan.