Ingredients:

  • 400g paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chickpea flour
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 green cardamoms
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 medium onions, finely minced
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder

Instructions:

  1. Soak the 400g of paneer cubes in salted warm water for 10 minutes. Note: This softens the protein fibers so they don't turn rubbery during searing.
  2. Drain the paneer and pat it thoroughly dry with a paper towel. Note: Moisture is the enemy of a good sear; wet paneer will steam instead of charring.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chickpea flour, ginger garlic paste, Kashmiri chili, garam masala, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Fold the paneer cubes into the marinade and let them rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a skillet over medium high heat. Sear the paneer for 2-3 minutes per side until dark charred spots appear on the edges.
  6. In a separate heavy pan, heat the remaining ghee and add the whole spices, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds until the cloves puff up and smell fragrant.
  7. Add the minced onions and sauté for about 10-12 minutes until they turn a deep, rich mahogany brown.
  8. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, and coriander powders. Bloom them in the hot fat for 1 minute until the kitchen smells incredibly aromatic.
  9. Pour in the tomato puree and cook for 8-10 minutes until the oil starts to bead and separate from the masala.
  10. Stir in the cashew paste and honey. Add the seared paneer, then finish by stirring in the cream, dried fenugreek, and that final tbsp of cold butter until the sauce is glossy and thick. Vaca Frita Recipe: Crispy Cuban Classic in 1 Hour — Master the authentic vaca frita recipe with our easy Cuban-inspired guide. Fe...Tonkatsu Sauce Recipe The Ultimate Homemade Savory Tangy Perfection — Tonkatsu Sauce is easy to make from scratch This homemade Tonkatsu sauce reci...Big Mac Sauce Recipe for Meal Prep | Velvety Finish — Master big mac sauce recipe with our step-by-step guide. Includes exact temp ... $img_2$