Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp coriander stems, roughly chopped
• 1 green chilli, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 250 g paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 in ginger, peeled, roughly chopped
• 1 1⁄2 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1⁄2 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tbsp oil, divided
• 2 tbsp butter, divided
• 1⁄2 in cinnamon stick
• 1⁄4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1⁄2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• salt, to taste
• Pinch sugar
• hot water, as needed
• fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish
• 10 ‒ 12 unsalted cashews, soaked in hot water for 10–15 minutes
• 5 green cardamom pods
• 2 tbsp fresh cream
• 1 tsp kasuri methi, roasted and powdered
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 onions, medium, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 6 ‒ 8 cloves garlic, peeled