Paneer Makhani

Ingredients:

Paneer - 250 g (in desired shapes)

Cooking oil - 4 tbsp

Tomatoes - 8 (pureed)

Ginger - 1 inch piece (finely chopped)

Bay leaf - 1

Brown cardamom - 2 (skinned and crushed)

Kasoori Methi (dry fenugreek leaves) - 2 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Garam masala 1/2tsp

Fresh cream 1/2 cup

Method:

Heat the oil - add the tomato puree, ginger, bay leaves, crushed cardamom, kasoori methi and chilli powder, then cook covered for 10 minutes. Add salt, garam masala and cream. Add the paneer pieces. Reduce the heat and cook for 2 minutes. You may garnish with coriander leaves. The Paneer Makhni is now ready to serve with Indian Breads and Rice Dishes.