Shami Shahi Paneer

Preparation:30 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total Time: 601 hours
Servings: Makes 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
1 black cardamom (badi elaichi)
2 bay leaf
2 cinnamon (dalchini)
2 green chillies
1 tbsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp milk
1/2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 tomatoes
2 cups sliced paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp red chilli powder
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp garam masala
salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in a pan and add the asafoetida and saute till it turns brown.Add the cardamom,bay leaf, cinnamon, ginger and fry till it turns brown.Add the onions and fry till brown.Add the tomatoes, garma masala, salt, chilli powder, cream, tomato sauce and mix well and fry till oil leaves the sides.Keep aside to cool and blend in a mixer till smooth.Transfer back in the pan and add some water and paneer slices and cook for 10 minutes.Serve hot.