Step 1

firstly, in a large bowl take 20 cubes paneer.

Step 2

also add ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp salt.

Step 3

mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 4

now heat 1 tbsp ghee and marinated paneer.

Step 5

fry for a minute making sure all the sides are cooked well. keep aside.

Step 6

firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan take 2 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp pepper, 3 cloves, 2 pods cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon and ½ tsp fennel.

Step 7

dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 8

cool completely, and blend to a fine powder. keep aside.

Step 9

firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and 2 tbsp oil.

Step 10

add 1 bay leaf, 2 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 cloves and 1 tsp cumin.

Step 11

saute until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 12

now add 1 onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. saute until the onions turn golden brown.

Step 13

further keeping the flame on low, add the prepared spice powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder and ¾ tsp salt.

Step 14

saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 15

now add 2 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

Step 16

further, keeping the flame on low add ½ cup curd.

Step 17

stir continuously until the curd is combined well and oil separates out from the mixture.

Step 18

add ½ cup water or as required adjusting the consistency.

Step 19

now add fried paneer and mix well.

Step 20

cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.

Step 21

add 1 tsp kasuri methi, ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.

Step 22

finally, enjoy paneer masala recipe dhaba style with roti, naan or phulka.