Shahi Paneer Korma: Authentic Mughlai Curry

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp Fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
• 8-10 Almonds
• 1 tbsp Poppy seeds (khus khus)
• 1 tbsp Melon seeds (charmagaz)
• 2-3 Green cardamom pods
• 1 Black cardamom
• 1-inch piece Cinnamon stick
• ½ piece Mace (javitri)
• 7-8 Black peppercorns
• 7-8 Cloves
• 2 large Onions
• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp Ghee or oil
• 4-5 Garlic cloves
• 1-inch piece Ginger
• ¼ cup Cashews
• ¼ cup Tomato puree
• 2 tbsp Kasuri methi
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 piece Star anise
• 5-6 Black peppercorns
• 5-6 Cloves
• 3/4 cup Water
• 250 g Paneer
• 2 tbsp Ginger
• 1 Green chilli
• ¾ cup Yoghurt
• 2 tbsp Gram flour (besan)
• 1 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp Garam masala powder
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves
• a pinch Saffron
• ¼ tsp Kewra water