½tspCardamon seedsGreen, remove seeds from pods and grind with mortar & pestle
3Bay leavesIndia Bay leaves
2PotatoesLarge, cubed; approximately 3 cups
1CauliflowerFlorets, approximately 2 cups
1tspTurmeric
2TomatoesLarge, chopped; approximately 1½ cups
1cupWater
1tspGingerFresh grated
¼tspNutmegFresh grated
½tspJaggeryOr sugar
2tspHimalayan pink salt
⅓cupCream
⅓cupYogurtPlain yogurt
2tbspCilantroFresh chopped
Instructions
Prepare Paneer
Heat the oil in a kadai pan. Add the cubed paneer and pan fry until they are golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Prepare the stew
To the kadai pan, add the ghee and heat.
Add the cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, ground cardamon seeds and stir fry for 30 seconds or so.
Add the cubed potatoes and fresh ginger and fry for 5 minutes or until they are browned on all side and lightly cooked.
Add the chopped cauliflower, tomatoes and turmeric. Stir and cook for several minutes.
Add the water, salt, pepper, nutmeg and jaggery. Add the water, stir to mix well. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 - 15 minutes until vegetables are cooked. Stir frequently to prevent burning on the bottom.
When the vegetables are cook to your desire, stir in the yogurt and cream. Mix well.
Add the paneer cubes and cilantro and mix well. Remove from heat and serve.