Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Heat Oil and Butter

   In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and 50 grams of butter until melted.

2. 2.Sauté Whole Spices

   Add 1 bay leaf, 1 black cardamom, 2 green cardamoms, 2 dry red chillies, and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3.Sauté Onions

   Add 1 cup of chopped onion and salt to taste. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.

4. 4.Add Ginger Garlic Paste

   Add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

5. 5.Add Tomato Puree

   Pour in 1 cup of tomato puree and sauté for 2 minutes.

6. 6.Add Ground Spices

   Add 1 tablespoon of chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder. Sauté for 2 minutes, mixing well with the tomato-onion mixture.

7. 7.Cook the Gravy

   Cover the pan with a lid and cook the gravy for 15 minutes on low heat, allowing the oil to separate and the flavors to meld.

8. 8.Add Water and Paneer

   Add 100 ml of water to the gravy and mix well. Then, add 200 grams of paneer cubes and gently mix them into the gravy.

9. 9.Simmer with Paneer

   Cover the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors of the gravy.

10. 10.Garnish and Serve

    Add 3 green chillies, 1 teaspoon of kasuri methi, and some fresh coriander leaves. Mix everything well. Garnish with more coriander leaves before serving.