Panner Tomato Dharwad Curry

U need :
Fresh paneer : 200 gms
Tomatoes : 2 (medium size)
Onion:1(medium)
cinnamin:1 stick
cardamom : 2pods
cloves :2
dry red chilli:1
Saunf(fennel seeds): 1/2 tsp
Poppy seeds: 1 Tsp
cashew: 2 tsp
garlic: 2 pods(optional)
chilli powder: 1 tsp
kitchenking masala: 1 tsp
garam masala: 1/2 tsp
salt to taste
coriander leaves: 2 tsp


METHOD:
1. Cut paneer into cubes.Set aside
2.Heat 2 tablesp oil.When hot add the garlic cloves.Saute. Add the chopped onions and fry.Now add the tomatoes,chilli powder,kitchen king masala, saunf,poppy seed sand 1 tsp coriander leaves and  continue frying till the tomatoes are cooked well.Cool and grind to a smooth paste.
3. Soak cashew in 1/2 cup milk and grind to a smooth paste.
4. Heat 1 tablesp oil and 1 tsp ghee in a kadai.When hot,switch off the gas and add cinnamon,cloves and cardamom. Switch on the gas .Saute.Add 1 dry red chilli. Now add the ground paste and continue frying on medium heat for 5 mins.Add the paneer pieces.Toss well so that the masalas coat the paneer well.
5.Add salt and 1 cup water. Simmer for 5 to 7 mins till the gravy is semi thick.Add the cashew paste. Stir well.
6. Mix in the coriander leaves and garam masala.Stir well.Cover with a lid and switch off the gas.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot with bread,rice or rotis.


Note: whenever we add dry masalas always switch off the gas once the oil is hot before adding the spices.This prevents the spices from burning.
Happy cooking and Bon Apetite!!!!!!!!

Apple Paneer Payesh

U need:
Red apple(grated): 1/4 cup         Sugar : 1/2 cup
Grated Paneer : 3/4 cup             Condensed milk : 1 tin
Full cream milk : 1 litre               Almond slivers: to garnish
Saffron threads : few

Method:
Cook the grated apple in a little water for 5 mins.Cool and drain the water.Keep aside.
In a thick bottom vessel add the milk and on medium heat continue boiling the milk till it gets reduced to half.
Add the grated paneer and the sugar and continue stirring till the sugar dissolves.Add the condensed milk and continue stirring for another 5 mins.Add the cooked grated apple and mix well.Off the gas.Cover and cool.In a little warm milk add the saffron threads. Add this milk to the payesh and stir gently.
Garnish with almond slivers and serve warm or cool.
A very delicious traditional desert with a new addition' apples' making this payesh more delicious. Enjoy!!!!!
Happy Cooking!!!!!!

Note: Paneer is also known as Cottage cheese in English.