Paneer Pasanda ( Subzi Recipe )

As the name suggests "pasanda" means the every one is favourite. Though this recipe calls for extra effort, it is my favourite because the rich gravy wins me praise every time i make it.
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Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes

For The Onion and Cashew Paste1 cup roughly chopped onions
5 garlic (lehsun) cloves
12 mm 1/2" piece of ginger (adrak)
2 tbsp broken cashewnuts (kaju)

For The Brown Onion Paste2 onions , sliced
oil for deep-frying

Other Ingredients1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 cup curds (dahi) ) , whisked
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil or

For The Garnish2 tsp cream

Method
For the onion and cashew paste

1. Boil the onions in 1 cup of water until soft.
2. Add the garlic, ginger and cashewnuts and grind into a paste.

For the brown onion paste

1. Deep fry the onions in oil until golden brown. Drain. Grind into a fine paste in a blender using a little water.

How to proceed

1. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions and cashew paste and cook over a slow flame for a few minutes.
2. Add the chilli powder and garam masala, mix and cook again till the oil separates from the gravy.
3. Take the pan off the fire, add the curds and mix well.
4. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring continuously.
5. Add the brown onion paste and salt and simmer for another 2 minutes.
6. Add the paneer, garnish with the cream and serve hot.