Authentic Paneer Butter MasalaVeg

1

In a wok, add butter, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon sticks and stir fry it for few minutes.

2

Add garlic and ginger and fry for a minute.

3

Add the onions and cook until they are cooked and tender.

4

Add the tomatoes and cook for about 2 - 4 minutes.

5

Add the cashew nuts, salt to taste and water and cover the wok with a lid on a medium high flame for about 10 - 12 minutes.

6

Once cooked, let it cool down slightly and then add this to a mixture along with little water and blend for about 30 - 40 seconds.

7

Strain this mixture into another bowl to avoid lumps.

8

In a wok, add the butter and oil.

9

Add a bay leaf followed by red chilli powder and stir well. Then quickly add the strained mixture to it and cook for about 4 - 5 minutes.

10

Add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and mix well.

11

Using hands, crush the fenugreek leaves and add to the gravy.

12

Add honey and then stir in the fresh cream.

13

Add the paneer cubes and let them cook well until they are coated completely with the gravy.