Paneer Cashew Gravy - Chef In You

Paneer Cashew Gravy by Nirmala on Jul 9, 2011

Fried paneer cubes cooked in rich cashew & tomatoe gravy.

Cook time: 30 min to 1 hour
Prep time: Under 30 min
Serves: 5 people
Yields: One large bowl

Ingredients

Fresh Paneercubes - 250 gms
Chopped onions - 1 cup
Chopped tomatoes - 1 cup
Ginger - small piece
Cashews - 8
Coconut - 2 tsp
Fried chana dhal - 2 tsp
Mixed spices - cinnamon,somph,cloves
elaichi,poppy seeds
Turmeric powder - 2 tsp
Green chillies - 2 to 3
Salt - as required
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Cooking Oil - 200 ml
Ghee - 2 tsp
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Water - 4 cups
Jeera - 1 tsp
Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
Brinji/Bay leaves - 2 big

Method

Deep fry fresh paneer cubes, in cooking oil, till golden brown & put them in cold water for 5 mts. Strain and keep aside.

Roast all spices, also fry chopped onions & coconut till golden brown.Leave them to cool.

Grind the fried onions,coconut,spices,fried channa dhal,ginger,green chillies,few cashews,turmeric powder,salt,chopped tomatoes,garam masala powder,jeera,coriander seeds.Grind into a smooth paste.

Take a deep fried pan, add little cooking oil and fry the masala gravy for 20 mts in medium or low heat. Add few brinji/bay leaves and stir well.

Keep on stirring for another ten mts,then add the fried panner cubes.If the gravy is very thick, add half cup water. For more flavour, a tinge of sugar can be added. Finally add ghee, cook till done for another few mts.

Top the paneer cashew gravy with few fried cashewnuts & chopped coriander leaves

Your lipsmacking Dish is ready to serve along with rotis/Parathas/Pulao.