"Tender mushrooms and fried pieces of creamy paneer cheese simmered in a rich tomato curry sauce seasoned with smoky dry-roasted spices..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cinnamon stick
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6 cloves
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1/4 teaspoon cardamon seeds
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1 star anise
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1/4 cup raw cashews
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1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
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3 tablespoons butter or oil
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14 oz (400 g) paneer cheese, cubed
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced or grated
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1 clove of garlic, minced or crushed
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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2 to 3 green chilies or jalapeños, seeded and chopped
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2 fresh bay leaves
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2 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
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3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
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14 oz (400 g) mushrooms, sliced
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2/3 cup fresh peas
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3/4 cup cream or plain whole fat yogurt
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1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (methi)
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1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
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fresh chopped parsley for garnish