Dhaba Style Paneer Butter Masala (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 8 tomatoes
• 200 grams paneer, cubed
• 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped
• 3 onions
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 black cardamoms
• 4 green cardamoms
• 2 red chillies
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1.5 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (fenugreek)
• 2 tablespoons green chilies, slit
• 3 tablespoons cream

Instructions:

1. Cube the tomatoes and puree them.
2. Chop the onions finely.
3. In a hot pan, add oil, chilies, cardamoms, cumin seeds, and bay leaves. Add ginger-garlic paste and butter.
4. Add chopped onions and salt. Cook until light golden.
5. Add tomato pulp and cook until thickened (10-15 minutes).
6. Add cumin powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, and crushed fenugreek leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add water (3/4 cup), coriander, paneer, and cream. Cook for 5 more minutes.
8. Adjust seasoning with more sugar or chili. Add slit green chilies and bell pepper.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!