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Ingredients

1. Paneer(cubed)-250 gms

For marinade

1. Ginger paste-1/2 tsp
2. Garlic paste- 1/2tsp
3. Garam masala-1/4 tsp
4. Kashmiri chili powder-1 tsp
5. Kasuri methi ( dried fenugreek leaves)-1/4 tsp
6. Yogurt-3 tbsp
7. Lemon juice-1/4 tsp
8. Salt to taste

For gravy/sauce

1. Onion(medium)-2 nos
2. Tomato (small)-2 nos
3. Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
4. Bay leaf- 1 no
5. Ginger (crushed)-1 tsp
6. Garlic(crushed)-1tsp
7. Kashmiri chili powder-1 to 1/2 tsp(according to taste)
8. Coriander powder-1 tsp
9. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
10. Garam masala-1/4 tsp
11. Fresh cream-11/2 tbsp
12. Coriander leaves chopped-1 tbsp
13. Water-3/4 to 1 cup
14. Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)-1/4 tsp
15. Salt to taste
16. Oil

Method

• Combine all the ingredients for the marinade.Add paneer pieces and mix carefully and keep aside for 30 minutes.Place this on a greased baking tray and drizzle oil on top .Bake this in a preheated oven (180 deg C) for 15 to 20 minutes,turning sides in between.(or you can shallow fry the paneeer pieces ,turning sides in between)
• In a blender,add chopped onion and tomato and grind to form a smooth paste.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan ,add cumin seeds and let it splutter.Now add the bay leaf and saute for a few seconds.
• Add ginger ,garlic and tomato- onion paste.Add salt  to taste.Saute this over a medium flame for about 15 minutes or until oil separates.
• Reduce the flame to low and add kashmiri chili powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder and garam masala.Saute this for at least 5 minutes(on a low flame)
• Pour 1/2 cup water and mix well.adjust the salt level and bring it to a boil.
• Add the baked paneer cubes and kasuri methi and mix well.
• Add more water if required .Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Now add cream and mix well.Cook for a minute and turn off the heat.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with naan or roti.