Methi chapathi and paneer butter masala

Methi or Vendhayakeerai chapathi:

you will need,

Maida or all purpose flour - 2 cups
Methi leaves [fresh or frozen] - a handful
Jeera - 1 tsp
Omam - 1 tsp
Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 3 tsp
Curd - 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Warm water - 1 cup

Method:

combine all the above ingredients except water in a large mixing or salad bowl and mix well with your hands. Prepare a soft dough by adding warm water. leave it covered for 2 hrs.Now you can make chapathis the usual way.

Paneer Butter Masala:

You Will Need,

paneer cubes - 200 gms
onion - 1/2
tomaotoes - 2
g chilly - 2
red chilly powder - 1 tsp
coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
cashews or badam - 5 [soaked in warm water for an hour]
ginger - 1 inch piece
garlic - 2 cloves
cinnamon stick - 1 inch
star anise - 1
laung or krambu - 2
oil - to fry paneer
butter - 1 tsp

Method:
fry the paneer cubes in oil and keep it aside.
In a mixie jar blend together onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews, cinnamon, anise, and krambu into a fine paste. Heat1 tsp butter in a kadai and saute the paste well for 5 to 10 mts. Now add finely chopped g chillies, red chilly powder, coriander powder and salt. Add 1/4 cup of water and now add the fried paneer cubes and cook for 3 more minutes.Garnish with finely chopped spring onions or coriander leaves.