Ingredients

• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1 - onion, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp - thick ginger-garlic paste
• 3/4 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp - clove powder
• 1/4 tsp - cinnamon powder
• 1/4 tsp - nutmeg powder
• 4 tsp - tomato puree
• 1/2 cup - tender cashew nuts
• 1/2 tsp - salt
• 1/2 cup - water
• 200 gms - paneer, cut into cubes or desired shape
• 1- 2 tbsp - fresh cream
• 2 tsp - chopped coriander leaves

How to Make Shahi Paneer with Cashew Nuts

• Dilute red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder in 1 tbsp of water. Keep it aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add sliced onions and fry till they are golden in color on medium to low heat.
• Add thick ginger-garlic paste to it and stir well on low heat for 2 - 3 minutes or until the raw smell goes.
• Add diluted red chilli-coriander-turmeric powder mix to it.
• Stir it well on low heat for 2 - 3 minutes or until it is well combined with onions and ginger - garlic paste.
• Add clove powder, cinnamon powder and nutmeg powder to it. Mix it well.
• Add tomato puree and mix it well.
• Add tender cashew nuts, salt and 1/2 cup of water to it.
• Cover it with a tight lid and cook on medium to low heat for 15 minutes or until the cashew nuts are soft.
• Add paneer pieces to it. Cover it again and cook on low to medium heat for 7 minutes or until it is done.
• Add thick fresh cream and sprinkle chopped coriander leaves to it.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya Prakash's World