Methi Malai Paneer

Serves: 4
Prep. time: 25 minutes
Category: Main dishes

• 200 gms paneer cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup shelled peas boiled
• 1/2 stick dalchini ( cinnamon)
• 2 pieces moti ilaichi (cardamom)
• 3-4 pieces laung (cloves)
• 1 tbsp cashewnuts
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion grated
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 cup / 75 gms malai (cream)
• 4 tbsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek)
• salt to taste
• a pinch of sugar
• 1/2 cup milk

1. Crush together dalchini, laung and seeds of moti ilaichi on a chakla - belan. Keep the masala aside
2. Grind cashewnuts separately on the chakla - belan.
3. Heat oil. Add grated onion and cook on low heat till oil separates and the onions turn transparent.
4. Add the crushed masala and pepper powder. Cook for a few seconds.
5. Add kasoori methi and malai, cook on low heat for 2 - 3 minutes till malai dries up.
6. Add boiled peas and paneer.
7. Add cashewnuts and cook for a few seconds.
8. Add enough milk to get a thick gravy.
9. Add salt and sugar to taste.