Cottage Cheese (Paneer Butter Masala)

Ingredients

• 250 gms Paneer (or Tofu), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium Onions, finely chopped
• 1½ teaspoons chopped Ginger
• 3-4        Garlic Cloves
• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 6-8 Cashew Nuts, soaked in water for 15 minutes
• 1 small piece of Bay Leaf
• 2 Green Chillies, slit lengthwise
• 1/2 cup Full Fat Milk
• 2 teaspoons Kasuri Methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon or to taste Red Chili Powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cream (or homemade malai)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• Salt to taste