Paneer Shahi Korma

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Ingredients

200 grams	paneer, cubed
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 medium	onion, finely sliced
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 cup	yogurt, whisked
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon	cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	garam masala
1/4 cup	cashew nuts, soaked and ground to a paste
1/4 cup	cream
1 teaspoon	sugar
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	raisins
1 tablespoon	rose water
1 tablespoon	saffron strands, soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk
2 tablespoons	chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

1. 1 Heat ghee in a pan and fry the paneer cubes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. 2 In the same pan, add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. 3 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
4. 4 Lower the heat and add whisked yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
5. 5 Mix in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6 Add the cashew nut paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. 7 Stir in the cream, sugar, and fried paneer cubes. Mix well.
8. 8 Add raisins, rose water, and saffron milk. Cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat until the paneer absorbs the flavors.
9. 9 Sprinkle garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Mix gently.
10. 10 Serve hot with naan or steamed rice.