Paneer in Creamy Tomato Gravy

My mother in law makes a really simple paneer dish with a creamy tomato gravy. It is beyond simple to make and Its so tasty. 

For Paneer:

• 500g paneer
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp jeera seeds (cumin seeds)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp Kashmiri masala
• 1/4 tsp dhania jeera powder (coriander-cumin powder)

For Gravy:

• 1 1/2 diced onions
• 4 roughly chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp jeera seeds (cumin seeds)
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 tsp ginger & garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp dhania jeera powder (coriander-cumin powder)
• 2 1/2 tbsp Kashmiri powder
• 2 green chillies
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• 100 ml fresh cream
• Coriander for garnish
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. In a heated pan, add mustard seeds, jeera seeds, turmeric, Kashmiri powder, and dhania jeera powder. Let them release their flavours for a bit.
2. Add the paneer pieces and coat them with the spices. Set them aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté diced onions along with the whole spices. Add ginger and garlic paste and ground spices. Continue to sauté.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and some salt. Cook for about 15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
5. Top the cooked mixture with curry leaves and coriander, then blend it into a smooth gravy.
6. Cook the gravy for a couple more minutes and then add in the paneer.
7. Drizzle fresh cream over the dish and garnish with coriander.

Serve this delicious Paneer in Creamy Tomato Sauce with fresh roti and enjoy!