Paneer in Cashew Sauce

== Description ==
The literal translation of Shahi Paneer is ‘Royal Paneer’…very appropriate – A dish fit for a king. The richness of the sauce comes from the cashews.
* Serves 6.
== Ingredients ==
* 14 oz block paneer (home-made or store bought), cubed
* 3 tbsp oil
* 2 small, finely chopped onions
* 1 x 8 oz can tomato sauce
* 3 cloves, finely chopped garlic
* 1 tbsp, grated ginger
* green chili, to taste, finely chopped
* 2 tsp cumin powder
* 2 tsp coriander powder
* 2 tsp garam masala
* ¾ cup cashew pieces
* 1 cup milk
* 1½ cups water
* 1 tbsp sugar
* salt, to taste
* 5 sprigs, finely chopped cilantro, for garnishing
== Directions ==
# Soak cashews in milk for about 15 minutes or until ready to use.
# Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium size non-stick wok on medium to high heat.
# Add onions and fry until they start to dry out.
# Add ginger, garlic and green chili and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
# Add tomato sauce, stir well and cook until oil separates.
# While onions/tomato sauce is cooking, blend soaked cashews and milk in a blender until smooth.
# Once onion/tomato mixture is ready, add cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala – mix well.
# Add cashew and milk mixture and mix well. There should be no lumps in the gravy.
# Add water, salt and sugar and bring to boil.
# While waiting for the gravy to boil, sauté cubed paneer in 1 tbsp oil, on medium to high heat in a non-stick pan.
# Once paneer is light gold/brown in color, take it out on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
# Once gravy comes to a boil, add in Paneer and mix.
# Garnish with fresh cilantro or with additional broken cashews.
Category:Indian Vegetarian
Category:Paneer Recipes
Category:Cashew Recipes
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