Grind all ingredients mentioned under paste until smooth and keep aside
Shallow fry paneer for 2 minutes and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add whole spices, ginger-garlic paste Sauté until the raw smell disappears.
Add the grounded white paste and stir well.
Add paneer masala, garam masala powder, roasted cumin powder, sugar and red chilli powder and mix well.
Next add fresh methi leaves, combine and cook for 2 minutes.
Now add the shallow fried paneer and stir gently.
Crush the kasuri methi with your palm and add to the gravy. Lastly add fresh cream, few coriander leaves and salt.
Switch off the gas, taste and adjust the spices if required.
Garnish with coriander leaves and ginger juliennes.
Serve methi malai paneer hot with rice or rotis, naan,etc.