Shahi Paneer

Ingredients

• 400g paneer
• 1/2 cup cashews, soaked
• 2 onions
• 2 tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp rose water
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt and sugar to taste

Method

1. Blend soaked cashews with onions to smooth paste.
2. Heat ghee, fry whole spices.
3. Add cashew-onion paste and cook 10 minutes on low heat.
4. Add tomato puree and cook until thick.
5. Add spices and rose water.
6. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to simmer.
7. Add paneer cubes and cream.
8. Adjust seasoning with salt and a pinch of sugar.
9. Serve with naan or paratha.