Heat oil in a tawa and add cumin seeds.

Once it splutters, add the chopped onions pieces. Sauté on a high flame for a minute or 2 until it turns golden brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes, 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a low flame for a few minutes until the contents combine well. Stir continuously.

Add the garam masala, turmeric powder, chili powder, green chilies, and 1 tsp of water to the onion-tomato base and mix well. Cook on a medium flame for 1-2 minutes. Toss the mixture continuously.

Add the crumbled paneer, coriander leaves and 1 tsp of water and cook on a medium flame for a couple of minutes. Keep stirring continuously.

Switch off the heat and cool it down. It can also be served hot for pav, roti, or used over toasts/as roti fillings too.