Authentic Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients

• 400 g paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter (divided)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 item Green cardamom pods
• 3 item Whole cloves
• 1 item Cinnamon stick (1-inch piece)
• 1 item Bay leaf
• 1 item yellow onion (medium, roughly chopped)
• 1 tsp Garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 4 item ripe tomatoes (large, roughly chopped)
• 15 item raw cashews
• 1.5 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp heavy cream (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 tsp Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) (crushed)
• 1 cup water (divided)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (finely chopped)