INGREDIENTS
Roasted Chana Dal Paneer Masala
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS

Cashews - 50 grams
Raisins - 20 grams
Water - 100 milliliters
Split bengal gram - 50 grams
Water - 1 litre
Onions - 320 grams
Curd - 120 grams
Paneer - 400 grams
Garlic - 1 1/2 tablespoons
Ginger - 1 1/2 tablespoons
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Red chili - 1 teaspoon
Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Dry fenugreek leaves - 1 teaspoon
Water - 50 milliliters
Butter - 50 grams
Garlic - 2 tablespoons
Ginger - 2 tablespoons
Onion puree - 200 grams
Tomato puree - 380 grams
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Red chili - 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
Water - 200 milliliters
Coriander - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. In a bowl, add 50 grams cashews, 20 grams raisins, 100 milliliters water and soak for 2 hours.
2. Take a pan, add 50 grams split bengal gram and fry roast until it turns golden brown in color.
3. Remove it from heat and transfer this into a blender.
4. Blend it into a fine powder.
5. Heat 1 litre water in a deep pan, add 320 grams onions and bring it to a boil.
6. Remove it from heat and transfer the onions into a blender, add 120 grams curd and blend it into a smooth puree.
7. In a mixing bowl, add 400 grams paneer, 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger, blended mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves, blended onion paste and mix all the ingredients well.
8. Marinate for 1 hour.
9. In a blender, add the soaked cashews and raisins, add 50 milliliters water and blend it into a smooth paste.
10. Keep aside.
11. Heat 50 grams butter in a heavy skillet, add 2 tablespoons garlic, 2 tablespoons ginger and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.
12. Then, add 200 grams onion puree and mix it well.
13. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
14. Now, add 380 grams tomato puree and mix it well.
15. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon turmeric and mix it again.
16. Add the blended cashew paste, 100 grams fresh cream and mix it well.
17. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
18. Then, add 200 milliliters water and mix it well.
19. Bring it to a boil.
20. Now, add the marinated paneer and mix it well.
21. Cook for another 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
22. Garnish with coriander.
23. Serve hot.