Ingredients

• 1 small packet - paneer (or as required )
• 1 cup - cashew nuts
• 1 cup - tomato puree
• 1 cup - low fat milk
• 1/2 cup - coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup - mint leaves
• 1 - onion, chopped
• 2 inch piece - ginger, grated
• 3 to 4 - cloves, chopped
• 1 tbsp - poppy seeds
• salt and chilli to taste (approximately 1 chilli)
• 1 tbsp - sugar
• 2 tsp - coriander and cumin powder
• 2 tsp - garam masala
• PAM (cooking oil) as required

How to Make Shahi Paneer in Minty Cashew Gravy

• Soak poppy seeds and cashew nuts in milk for 15-30 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile take a microwave bowl. Spray PAM generously and then saute onions, chilli, ginger, salt and garlic for 2 minutes in microwave.
• Stir it in the middle to avoid burning.
• Once soft, grind it along with mint and coriander leaves till smooth.
• Transfer to a bowl and then keep on microwave for another 1 minute.
• Add all the spices and puree and saute for another 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan and spray it generously with PAM.
• Saute the paneer slices till browned.
• Grind the cashew nuts and poppy seeds along with milk. It need not be smooth.
• Now add this to the prepared gravy in the bowl.
• Heat for another 2 minutes and then add the paneer to the gravy.
• Heat for 1 minute.
• Taste and season it if required.
• It goes well with whole wheat garlic naan.
• Recipe Courtesy: http://chefinyou.com/