Paneer Chandni - A Royal Paneer Delicacy

Preparation:20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: Makes 4 to 5 servings

Ingredients

3 tbsp ghee
3 to 4 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 crushed cardamom (elaichi)
2 chopped onions
salt to taste
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder
500 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
200 gms fresh cream

To Be Mixed and Blender For Cashew-mava Paste :
1 cup cashewnuts (kaju)
2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
6-7 chopped green chillies
1 cup grated low fat mava (khoya)
1 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/2 cup milk
salt to taste

For Garnishing
almond flakes
saffron
edible silver warq

Method

Cut the paneer into cubes of approx 1 inch each and set aside.Soak the saffron strands in milk for garnishing.Heat the ghee in a pan.Add cloves and crushed cardamoms and saute for 1 minute.Add the onions and saute till the onions turn translucent.Add the cashew-mava paste, mix well and cook for 5 minutes.Add the salt and pepper and add the pieces of paneer.Lastly, stir in fresh cream and mix well.Transfer it into a serving bowl.Garnish with almond flakes, soaked saffron and silver leaves (varq).Serve hot with roti or naan.