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Ingredients

• 250 g Paneer, cut into 3 cm cubes
• 1 Red onion, cut into chunks and separated into petals
• 1 green pepper, cut into 3 cm squares
• 100 g thick (Greek) yogurt
• 1 tsp Ginger, finely grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• ½ tsp Garam masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• ½ tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• ½ tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, chopped
• 2 cm piece Ginger, chopped
• 400 g ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 10 Cashews (optional)
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• ½ tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 200 ml Water
• 1 tsp Dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), crushed
• 3 tbsp Double (heavy) cream
• ½ tsp salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp Coriander (cilantro), chopped, to serve

Method

1. Mix the yogurt, ginger, garlic, spices, lemon, oil and salt into a thick marinade. Fold in the paneer, onion and pepper and leave for 30 min.
2. Thread onto skewers or spread on a lined tray and grill under a hot grill (or in a very hot pan) for 8–10 min, turning once, until charred at the edges. Set aside.
3. For the masala, heat the oil and half the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin, then the onion, and cook for 6–8 min until soft and light golden. Stir in the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes and cashews and cook for 8–10 min, until the tomatoes collapse. Cool for a few minutes, then blend until very smooth.
5. Return the sauce to the pan with the remaining butter, chilli powder, coriander, sugar and salt. Simmer for 5 min, stirring, then add the water and bring back to a gentle bubble.
6. Add the grilled paneer and vegetables, the garam masala, kasuri methi and cream. Simmer for 3 min, just until hot. Scatter with coriander and serve with naan or rice.

Tips

• Use thick yogurt; a runny marinade slides off and won’t char.
• Soak store-bought paneer in hot water for 10 min first to make it soft and springy.

Sources

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