Paneer Vindaloo with Bold Spices and Tangy Gravy - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 5 whole dried Kashmiri red chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 5 whole cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 3 green cardamom pods
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (rice vinegar or white vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 120 ml water
• 450 g paneer, cut into small cubes
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups (approx. 320 g) onions, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish