I am going to share Kadai Paneer recipe today. It is a easy to make dish using paneer, in a spicy tomato sauce, cooked in a Kadai (Wok). It is also known as karahi paneer or kadhai paneer. There are different versions of this dish - dry, semi-gravy or gravy too. This depends on the consistency you prefer. My daughter is a big fan of paneer and I make different varieties of panneer dishes for her. Even the little one has started to like paneer so much that they finish their food faster when paneer is served. So I will be sharing more paneer recipes that I try for them here in my blog. Coming to today's Kadai paneer recipe - It is a very easy to make dish and it can be served with roti/ chappathi or even with mild pulao.
What are the ingredients needed?
Paneer, 200 gms
Oil, 2 Tablespoons
Cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon
Onions, 2-3 nos (depending on the size)
Tomatoes, 2-3 nos.(depending on the size)
Capsicum/ bell pepper, 1no.
Ginger, 1" long
Garlic, 4-5 pods
Garam masala powder, 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder, 2 teaspoon
Chilli powder, 1/2 - 1 teaspoon (depending on the required spice level)
Salt, to taste
Kasuri methi, 1 teaspoon (crushed)
Preparations:
Notes:
What are the ingredients needed?
Paneer, 200 gms
Oil, 2 Tablespoons
Cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon
Onions, 2-3 nos (depending on the size)
Tomatoes, 2-3 nos.(depending on the size)
Capsicum/ bell pepper, 1no.
Ginger, 1" long
Garlic, 4-5 pods
Garam masala powder, 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder, 2 teaspoon
Chilli powder, 1/2 - 1 teaspoon (depending on the required spice level)
Salt, to taste
Kasuri methi, 1 teaspoon (crushed)
Preparations:
- Dice Paneer and capsicum into bite sized cubes.
- Puree one tomato along with ginger garlic.
- Chop onions and rest of the tomatoes.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil, fry paneer cubes still they are slightly golden and remove it from the pan and keep it aside.
- In the same pan, fry capsicum cubes and take them out and keep it aside.
- Now add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil to the same pan, fry cumin seeds, then add onions and fry till they are translucent.
- Then add the chopped tomatoes and ground tomato mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add the garam masala powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Add about half a cup of water along with salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- To this add the paneer cubes and capsicum and cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add crushed kasuri methi leaves and cook for another 1 minute and turn off the heat.
- Serve it warm.
Notes:
- I have pureed only one tomato and the rest of tomatoes -chopped them finely and used. You can puree all of them or chop them finely and use too.
- Instead of grinding fresh ginger and garlic, you can use ginger-garlic paste too if it was readily available.
Paneer definitely is a favourite of everyone, this one looks great :) Nice post dear
ReplyDeletePaneer recipe is my favourite too, looks yummy dear!
ReplyDeletemy favorite recipe ever
ReplyDeleteI prefer this consistency. . Looks delicious ☺☺
ReplyDeleteI'd love to learn how to cook paneer at home!
ReplyDeletelooks delicious ..lovely!!
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