Step 1

To make the curry paste, blend onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and green chili using water to make a smooth paste. Transfer it to a bowl and set it aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a heavy bottom kadhai. Once the oil is hot, add bay leaf and cumin seeds. Saute for 10 - 20 seconds.

Step 3

Next, add the curry paste, salt, red chili powder, turmeric, and coriander powder. Fry the paste till oil starts separating from the masala. This takes less than 5 minutes on high heat.

Step 4

Next, add water, kasuri methi, paneer cubes, garam masala, and cream. Stir to combine all the ingredients nicely.

Step 5

Cover and cook the curry for 5 minutes. This softens the paneer cubes and allows them to absorb the flavor of the curry.

Step 6

Turn off the heat. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Step 7

Serve Paneer Curry with roti or rice.