Paneer Makhmali,paneer pieces marinated in an aromatic mint, coriander and cashew paste tossed in buttered onions
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Paneer Makhmali

Paneer pieces marinated in an aromatic mint, coriander and cashew paste tossed in buttered onions. This is a very sociable dish if put in the center of the table where people can help themselves with toothpicks. It can also be served as a side dish.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes.
Serves 4.

2½ cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp oil
1 cup sliced onions
½ cup milk
1½ tsp garam masala
Salt to taste

To be ground into a thick paste (using 2 tbsp of water)
2 cups chopped coriander (dhania)
½ cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
12mm (½”) piece ginger (adrak)
¼ cup broken cashewnuts (kaju)
¼ cup curds (dahi)
2 garlic (lehsun) cloves
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste

For the garnish
A few onion rings

For serving
Parathas
Butter naan

1. Combine the paneer along with the marinade in a deep bowl, toss gently and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Heat the butter and oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the marinated paneer, milk, garam masala and little salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Garnish with onion rings and serve hot with parathas or butter naan.