Name: Paneer makhani recipe | How to make paneer makhani
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 16 to 18 cashewnuts (or blanched almonds); 2¼ cups tomatoes (or 400 gms ); 2 cups paneer (or 200 grams Indian cottage cheese); 1 tablespoon butter ((can use upto 2 tbsps)); 2 green cardamoms (or elaichi); 1 inch cinnamon (or dalchini (optional, but recommended)); 2 cloves ((optional, but recommended)); 1 green chili ((slit & deseeded)); 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste or crushed ((or ¾ tsp ginger paste)); ¾ to 1 ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder ((adjust as needed)); salt as needed; ½ to 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric ((or haldi) (optional)); 1¼ teaspoon garam masala ((adjust as needed)); ½ teaspoon kasuri methi ((or fenugreek leaves)); ¼ cup cream ((adjust to suit your taste))