Authentic Paneer Pasanda Recipe: How to Make Delicious Indian Cottage Cheese in Creamy Sauce

   Paneer Pasanda is a traditional Indian dish made with cottage cheese (paneer) and a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy. Here's a recipe for you to try:

 Ingredients:

• 250g paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp cashews (optional)
• 2 tbsp raisins (optional)

 Instructions:

1. Cut the paneer into thick slices and shallow fry them in a pan until they are golden brown on both sides.
2. In a separate pan, heat oil or ghee and sauté onions until they turn golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
4. Add tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
5. Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala powder. Cook for a minute.
6. Add yogurt and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the fried paneer slices to the mixture and gently toss to coat the paneer with the masala.
8. If desired, add cashews and raisins.
9. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the paneer is heated through.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.

   Enjoy your homemade Paneer Pasanda!