Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients :

For the tikkas :
200 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 cup thick curd (approx)
3 tbsp tandoori masala (adjust as per your liking)
salt to taste
Few tbsp oil - to shallow fry

For the gravy :
2 medium sized onions
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
2 1/2 tbsp cashew (approx, can vary)
3 tbsp ready made tomato puree
1/2 tsp garam masala or tandoori masala
1 tsp sugar or honey
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp kasuri methi
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 tbsp cream
salt to taste

Method :
For the tikkas :
1. In a bowl mix together curd, tandoori masala, salt. Add the paneer cubes and set aside to marinade. as it marinates, you can finish with all the grinding for the gravy.
2. Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the marinated paneer cubes till done. The masala should stick to the cubes for it to be done.

For the gravy :
1. Make a paste of both onions and set aside. Grind the cashew with some water to a fine paste and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a kadai and add the ginger-garlic paste. Fry for half a minute and then add the onion paste. Fry till it turns light golden and raw smell goes.
3. Add the tomato puree, garam masala powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric, sugar or honey. Fry till oil starts to separate.
3. Add the cashew paste and simmer for a minute or two. Now add the salt, kasuri methi (lightly crush it before adding), mix well and add the cream, tikkas. Mix and simmer for a minute.
Serve hot with rotis.