Paneer Korma

This is a recipe that I've gradually derived and adapted to my own preferences from lord knows how many korma recipes I've tried over the years! It might not be authentic, but its tasty.

Ingredients:

• 225g paneer, cut into cubes
• 120g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1/2 tsp ginger paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/2 tsp garlic paste
• 30 g ground unsalted cashews
• Salt to taste
• 300 ml coconut milk
• Vegetable oil

Spices:

• 1/2 tsp chili
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Coriander
• 6 cardamom pods

1. Heat oil in a pan, fry paneer cubes on medium heat till slightly brown, turning them all the time. Keep to one side.
2. Fry the mushrooms and onion until golden. Mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking for 1 minute
3. Stir in all the spices and fry for approximately 1-2 minutes more.
4. Add the coconut milk and ground cashews, season with salt to taste. Bring to the boil and simmer until the mixture thickens.
5. Add the paneer cubes, cook and stir until everything is heated through.
6. Garnish with finely chopped coriander and serve with rice, chapatis or naan bread.

Serves 2-3 depending how many other dishes you're serving it with.