Paneer Methi Chaman


Ingredients:
1 cup methi leaves finely chopped
1 cup Paneer cut into cubes
1 onion chopped
1 inch of ginger piece
3 cloves of garlic
6 peppercorns
10 cashews
Half cup milk
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
2 tbsp oil or ghee

To dry roast:
1 inch of cinnamon
2 cardamom
2 cloves
2 tsp cumin seeds



 Method:

  • Heat a pan and dry roast the ingredients mentioned under 'to dry roast'. Keep aside to cool
  • Heat oil or ghee in a non stick pan and fry the paneer cubes till they slightly change colour.
  • Drain them completely and soak in milk for 15-20 minutes
  • In the remaining oil fry the onion, ginger, garlic, peppercorns and cashews for 5-6 minutes. Allow it to cool and then put it in the blender along with the roasted spices, and the milk drained from paneer. Grind into a smooth paste.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee in a pan and fry the fenugreek or methi leaves for 2 minutes.
  • Then add the ground paste, salt and little water and let it come to a boil.
  • After about 5-6 minutes add the paneer cubes and sugar and mix well. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes and serve hot with roti or rice


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