Butter Paneer

Ingredients:

• Paneer: 2 cups, cubed
• 1 large onion
• 10 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek powder)
• 1.5 cup of low fat milk or 1 cup of half-and-half
  
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
  
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp fennel (saunf) powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
  
• 16 oz tomato sauce
• 10 crushed cashew nuts
  
• 4-5 strands of coriander leaves, finely chopped
• Oil and salt to taste

Method:

1. In a chopper, finely chop garlic cloves and keep aside.
2. In a chopper, finely chop onions and keep aside
3. Crush cashew nuts in the chopper and keep aside
4. Mix cumin, red chilly and turmeric powder in a bowl with 2 tbsp water.
5. In hot oil, add this mixture and stir for a few seconds.
6. Add the finely chopped garlic and stir for few seconds.
7. Add the finely chopped onion and fry till mixture is brown, and the raw smell of onions disappears.
8. Add the tomato sauce and mix thoroughly.
   
9. Add the crushed cashews, kasoori methi, fennel powder, garam masala powder and coriander leaves; mix thoroughly.
10. Add 1.5 cup of low fat milk and a pinch of sugar or 1 cup of half-and-half.
11. Finally add the paneer to it, and boil for a 2-3 minutes.