Methi Malai Paneer

Methi Malai Paneer

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 large onions finely chopped

3 tomatoes pureed

2 cups of fresh methi leaves

200 gms Paneer cubes (slightly fried)

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp Ghee

3-4 pods of garlic chopped

Pinch of asafoetida

½ tsp Turmeric powder

2 tsp Chili powder

2 tsp coriander powder

2 tsp kitchen king masala (You may also use garam masala if you do not have kitchen king masala)

½ tsp Amchur powder

1 tbsp kasuri methi (roasted and powdered

1 tbsp cashew nut

1 tbsp almonds

4 tbsp milk

½ cup cream (low fat preferred)

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Soak cashew and almonds in milk before you start cooking. Grind them into a smooth paste after 10 mins.
2. Fry the paneer till the edges are light red and keep it aside.
3. Heat oil and ghee in a non-stick or regular pan and add a pinch of asafoetida followed by finely chopped garlic.
4. Add onions and a little salt and sauté until onions are golden brown.
5. Now add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, chili powder, kitchen king masala and cook for 1 min.
6. Add amchur powder and kasoori methi. Let it cook for 3 to 4 mins over medium heat.
7. Add fresh methi leaves and sauté until it changes colour. Add a little water and cook for another 5 mins the gravy comes together.
8. Add fresh cream and when it starts boiling add cashew and almond paste and let it cook for 5 mins.
9. Add fried paneer cubes and add some water and let it cook for 3 to 4 mins.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with Roti or Pulao.

Co-zy Tip:

1. You may replace cream with low fat yoghurt.
2. Boil the tomatoes and then puree to reduce cooking time.