Ingredients

• 1 cup - whole masoor dal - soaked overnight
• 1/2 kg - paneer cubes
• 2 cups - fresh cream, beaten
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp - sugar
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp - ajwain
• 1/2 tsp - cardamom powder
• 1/4 tsp - cinnamon powder
• 3 - garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 - medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup - tomato puree
• 1 tsp - amchur powder
• 1/2 tsp - ginger powder
• 1/4 tsp - asafoetida
• 2 tbsp - ghee
• 2 tbsp - butter

How to Make Dal Makhni Paneer

• Soak dal overnight.
• Immerse paneer cubes in a bowl of water with a pinch of turmeric powder.
• Heat ghee and fry onions till translucent.
• Add the garlic, powder spices, tomato paste and fry well, stirring continuously.
• Now add the dal to the spices, stir well, add enough water and cook till dal is done.
• While simmering, add beaten cream 2 tbsp at a time, stirring continuously
• Drain paneer and add to the curry.
• Add salt and sugar to taste and top with butter - simmer till desired consistency is reached.
• Serve.