Firstly, in a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and saute the spices.

Also add 5 cloves of garlic, 1 inch of ginger and 2 onions. Saute well.

Further, add 2 tomatoes, 2 tbsp cashew and 2 tbsp melon seeds, 1 tsp salt, and 2 dried red chillies.

Saute well till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

Cool completely, grind to a smooth paste, and add water as required.

Now filter the base to get a silky smooth base gravy. Keep aside.

In a kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tsp cumin. Saute till it turns aromatic.

Further add 1 onion and saute till the onion turns golden brown.

Keeping the flame low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and ½ tsp cumin powder. Saute til the spices turn aromatic.

Now, add masala gravy to the base and cook well. Cook till the oil separates.

Furthermore, add 2 cups of hot water, ½ tsp salt and cook, adjusting the consistency.

In a pan heat 1 tbsp butter, add 18 cubes of paneer, ½ capsicum and stir fry.

Also add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp kasuri methi and a pinch of salt.

Saute till the paneer is cooked well.

Transfer the masala paneer 4 tbsp grated paneer and mix well.

Cook for 10 minutes, or until the gravy is cooked well.

Further add 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp kasuri methi, ½ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp cream. Mix well.

Finally, enjoy Paneer Lababdar Recipe with roti.