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                                            Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Instead of Cottage Cheese ( Paneer ) I used tofu , which is low in calories ,high in calcium and magnesium , contains iron and has no saturated fat or cholesterol. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 large fresh beancurd , cut into desired shape and saute and set aside .  |  
                                                1 bay leaf  |  
                                                2 cloves  |  
                                                2 medium onions - blanched and pureed  |  
                                                3 tbsp cashewnuts , powdered  |  
                                                3 tomatoes - blanched , skin removed and pureed  |  
                                                1 tbsp ginger garlic paste  |  
                                                1 tsp chilli pwd  |  
                                                1 tsp corriander pwd  |  
                                                1 tsp garam masala or meat curry pwd  |  
                                                1 to 2 tsp tandoori masala ( which gives the red color )  |  
                                                small pinch of tumeric pwd  |  
                                                kasoori methi leaves , crushed ( optional )  |  
                                                salt  |  
                                                1 to 3 tbsp butter  |  
                                                1 to 3 tbsp cream  |  
                                                corriander leaves for garnishing  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Fry the bay leaf and cloves in 1 tbsp oil. 2. Add the onion puree and fry until golden in medium heat . 3. Add the ginger garlic paste and until raw smell disappears ( dunn burn it ) 4. Add the cashewnut powder and chilli pwd 5. Fry 3 mins in low heat . 6. Add the tomato puree . 7. Add the other pwds and cook for 2 mins . 8. Add the Beancurd ( tofu ) and simmer 5 mins or until it reaches the right consistency ( thick and creamy ) . 9. Now add the butter and cream and garnish . 10. Serve with biryani OR roti ( chappathi )                              | 
                         
                         
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