firstly, in a large bowl take 20 cubes paneer.

also add ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp salt.

mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

now heat 1 tbsp ghee and marinated paneer.

fry for a minute making sure all the sides are cooked well. keep aside.

firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan take 2 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp pepper, 3 cloves, 2 pods cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon and ½ tsp fennel.

dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

cool completely, and blend to a fine powder. keep aside.

firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and 2 tbsp oil.

add 1 bay leaf, 2 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 cloves and 1 tsp cumin.

saute until the spices turn aromatic.

now add 1 onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. saute until the onions turn golden brown.

further keeping the flame on low, add the prepared spice powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder and ¾ tsp salt.

saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

now add 2 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

further, keeping the flame on low add ½ cup curd.

stir continuously until the curd is combined well and oil separates out from the mixture.

add ½ cup water or as required adjusting the consistency.

now add fried paneer and mix well.

cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.

add 1 tsp kasuri methi, ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.

finally, enjoy paneer masala recipe dhaba style with roti, naan or phulka.