firstly, in a pan heat 2 tsp oil, 1 tsp butter.

add 12 cubes paneer, ½ onion, ¼ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp chilli powder.

roast on low flame until the paneer and onions are roasted slightly. keep aside.

in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp butter. add 1 tsp cumin, ½ inch cinnamon and 3 pods cardamom.

saute until the spices turn aromatic.

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

keep the flame on low add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and 1 tsp salt.

saute until the spices turn aromatic.

further, add 2 tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

add ½ cup curd and mix continuously, until the oil starts to release from the sides.

now add 2 cup of water and mix well adjusting the consistency.

add in roasted paneer and onion, and mix gently.

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

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

finally, enjoy paneer do pyaza with rice or roti.