Taste of Kerala

Ingredients

Paneer 1 cup
Big Onion 2
Tomato 2
Green Chilly 1
Ginger-garlic Paste 1 tbsp
Almond Paste( Can substitute with cashewnut paste also) 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Red Chilly Powder 1tbsp
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Kasoori Meth powder 1tbsp
Garam Masala 1/4 tsp
Coriander leaves
Butter 3tbsp
Salt as required
Fresh Cream 1 tbsp

Preparation method

1. Saute the onions,green chilly in little butter till it becomes light brown colour and let it cool .Grind to a thick paste.

2. Make tomato puree by boiling tomatoes in water for 10 mins.Remove from water and dip it in cold water to remove the outer skin.Blend in a mixer till smooth.Strain to remove seeds.

3. Fry paneer cubes till light brown on all sides and soak the cubes in warm water to make it soft.

4. Soak about 5-6 nos almonds in water for about 30 mins and grind it to a fine paste adding 1/4 cup of water.

5. Heat butter in a kadai and add the onion paste and saute till brown in color.Then add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins.

6. Add almond paste,tomato puree,turmeric powder,red chilly powder,coriander powder, garam masala powder,kasoori methi powder ,salt and mix well and cook for 4 mins.

7. Add Paneer cubes with little water and cook on medium heat for 5 mins.Garnish with coriander leaves and fresh cream.

8. Serve with chappathis or Naan.