Paneer masala

This recipe is very similar to paneer butter masala . The only difference is that I have omitted ingredients like butter and cream. I never blanch tomatoes , soak cashew nut or fry the paneer.i feel this is a shortcut to make paneer masala.
So here goes the recipe:

Paneer-200 gm
Onion –2
Tomatoes – 3
Ginger - 1 tsp chopped
Garlic- 1tsp chopped
Green chilly- 1 (optional)
Cashewnut –20 gm
Cumin seed- a pinch
Kashmiri chilly powder- 2 tsp (u can either use red chilly powder according to your spice level)
Tomato ketchup- 1 tbsp (optional)
Dry fenugreek leaves-1/4 tsp
Garam masala – 1/8 tsp
Coriander leaves (chopped) – 1 tbsp
Oil- 2 tbsp
Salt –to taste

Heat oil, sauté the chopped onions till translucent. Add cumin, chopped ginger, garlic and green chilly (optional), sauté till raw smell goes off.

Add cashew nut, tomatoes & chilly powder, sauté till the tomatoes are mushy.
Switch off the gas and let it cool.

Now grind the masala . You may need to add some water while grinding.

Pour the mix in to the same pan& cook in low heat. Now add paneer, dry methi leaves, ketchup and mix well. You may add ½ cup of water if the masala is thick. Now add garam masala. Stir and simmer in low heat for few minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with chapathi ,roti or pulao.