Shahi “Paneer”

Ingredients

• 1 tsp khus khus (poppy seeds)
• 1 tsp watermelon seeds
• 1 cup beaten soy curd
• 1 onion grated
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (optional)
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp cashew butter mixed with water to a creamy consistency
• 250g tofu
• 5 coriander leaves for decoration

Method

Soak khus-khus and watermelon seeds in water and grind it to a fine paste. Heat 1 tsp oil and cook the grated onion till transparent. Add ground paste and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add the curd. Cook for 5-7 minutes till it turns golden brown and leaves oil. Add all the masala, cream and again cook for 2-3 minutes. Add tofu and 1 cup water and let it cook till the tofu softens and the gravy thickens. Add coriander leaves before serving.