in a mixing bowl (except paneer cubes) combine the marination ingredients & mix well . add the paneer cubes & toss gently. keep aside & let it marinate for 2-3 hrs. thread the marinated paneer cubes on wooden skewers & place them in a greased oven prooftray. brush with oil all over & bake in a preheated oven for 8-1 0 minutes
for gravy : in a blender combine fried onions, curd, tomato puree, milk, sesame seeds, milk & blend it to a smooth paste. heat oil in a saucepan/kadhai . add zeera & bay leafs . once it crackles add ginger garlic paste & red chilli, turmeric & garam masala pwdr saute for few minutes . (add 1/2 cup water to avoid burning of masala) add the onion tomato paste & cook for few minutes.
Add saunfpowder , salt, sugar & lemon juice & simmer for few minutes . add fresh cream & kasuri methi pwdr . finally add butter & simmer for few more minutes . cook till oil floats on top . garnish with chopped coriander leaves & few strands of fried onions. serve hot with skewered Tandoori Paneer.
