Paneer Masala

Recipe Type: Indian                                                         Yield: 4
Preparation Time: 10 mins                                              Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:
250g paneer
1 big onion
2 tomatoes
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
3 tsp chilly powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp salt
1/4 cup of chopped coriander leaves
3 tsp cup of oil
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 big cardamom
1 anise
2 green cardamom
2 small cinnamon sticks
3 cloves
2 tbsp of curd
2 bay leaves
1 cups of water
2 tsp of ginger, garlic paste

Method:
1. In a bowl add turmeric powder, 2 tsp chilly powder, 1 tsp of salt, cumin powder, coriander powder. Mix well. Now add chopped paneer for marination. Keep aside for 15 mins.

2. Heat a pan. Pour 3 tsp of oil. Add cumin seeds, anise, cloves, big cardamom, cinnamon sticks, and 2 green cardamom. Fry for 20 seconds.

3. Add ginger and garlic paste. Add onion and fry till it becomes transparent.

4. Add chopped tomatoes. Fry for 2 mins. Put 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of chilly powder. Fry for one minute.

5. Now add marinated paneer and one cup of water. Mix well. Allow to cook for 10 to 15 mins.

6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.