Adraki Paneer

Ingredients 

• 250 grams paneer (cottage cheese), cut into ½ inch cubes
• 3 inch ginger pieces, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1½ teaspoons fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 8-10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3-4 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1½ teaspoons red chilli powder (deghi mirch)
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon tomato ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon kasoori methi
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cream  + for garnish
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 
• Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Method

1. Heat one tablespoon oil in a shallow nonstick pan. Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, two teaspoons lemon juice and ginger. Cook for two- three minutes. Grind the mixture to a fine paste with remaining lemon juice to a fine paste. Transfer in a bowl and allow to cool.
2. Heat remaining oil in a nonstick pan. Add the garlic, green chillies and sauté for a few seconds. Add the onions and sauté till translucent.
3. Add garam masla powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and mix well. Sprinkle little water and cook for a minute.
4. Add tomato ketchup, tomato puree and mix well. Add the ground mixture, half cup water, mix and cook for a minute.
5. Crush the kasoori methi leaves and add to the gravy. Add the cottage cheese and mix well.
6. Add the salt, fresh cream and mix well.
7. Transfer in a serving bowl. Serve hot garnished with coriander, fresh mint sprigs and fresh cream.

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