Paneer Kali Mirch

Ingredients for Paneer Kali Mirch:
Oil 1 tsp
Cloves 4
Green cardamoms 4
Cinnamon 1-inch piece
Onion 1
Ginger 1 tsp
Garlic 1 tsp
Green chillies 3-4
Yogurt 3 tbsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Pepper powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 3/4 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Cream 2 tbsp
Red chilli powder or paprika 1/4 tsp
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Garam masala 1/4 tsp
Paneer 250 gm
Coriander to garnish
Mint leaves to garnish

Method:
Heat oil and add the cloves, cardamoms and cinnamon and sauté. 
Slice 1 onion and fry it till brown, then blend with little water to make paste. 
Now blend 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp garlic and 3-4 green chillies to make a paste. 
Add onion paste and cook well. 
Add ginger, garlic and green chilli paste. 
Sauté. 
Add yogurt. 
Cook and add coriander powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, turmeric and red chilli and salt. 
Add cottage cheese cubes and cream as well as 1/2 cup water.
Let cook on low heat. 
Serve garnished with coriander and mint leaves.

Paneer Kali Mirch by Zarnak Sidhwa