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Kadai Paneer Dry Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Kadai Paneer Recipe

Kadai Paneer is a delectable Indian dish made by cooking Paneer Cubes in an onion-tomato gravy and flavored with freshly ground Kadai Masala.
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Recipe Info

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Category Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Kadai Paneer Recipe
  

  • 1 Large Onion
  • 2 Large Tomatoes
  • 1 Green Capsicum (Bell Pepper / Shimla Mirch)
  • 250 Gram Paneer cut in cubes
  • 4-5 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Inch Piece of Ginger
  • 2 Teaspoons Coriander Seeds (Sabut Dhaniya)
  • 3-4 Whole Dried Red Chillies
  • 2 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 Teaspoon Saunf (Fennel Seeds)
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 2 Teaspoons Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
  • 1 Teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt or to taste
  • 1 Teaspoon Sugar or 1 Teaspoon Honey, optional
  • 1 Tablespoon Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil

Step By Step Instructions for Kadai Paneer Recipe
 

  • Roast cumin seeds, dried red chillies, coriander seeds and fennel seeds (saunf) on low heat till they become slightly dark and fragrant.
    2 Teaspoons Coriander Seeds (Sabut Dhaniya), 3-4 Whole Dried Red Chillies, 2 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds (Jeera), 1 Teaspoon Saunf (Fennel Seeds)
    Kadai Paneer Dry Recipe Step By Step Instructions 1
  • Grind it to a coarse powder with a mortar and pestle. Adding freshly ground spices greatly enhances the taste of this dish.
    Kadai Paneer Dry Recipe Step By Step Instructions 3
  • Heat oil in a pan and add the ground spice powder to it.
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  • Roast it on low flame for a minute. Do not overcook the spices otherwise they will become bitter.
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  • Add finely chopped or pureed onions to the gravy and fry it for 2 minutes.
    1 Large Onion
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  • Add finely chopped or grated ginger and garlic and roast them.
    1 Inch Piece of Ginger, 4-5 Garlic Cloves
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  • Add tomato puree to the pan and cook till the raw smell of tomatoes goes away.
    2 Large Tomatoes
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  • Add the dry spice powders, turmeric powder (haldi), red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder (dhania powder), crushed dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), salt and sugar. (The photo doesn't show all the spices.)
    1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 2 Teaspoons Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder), 1 Teaspoon Garam Masala, 2 Teaspoons Salt, 1 Tablespoon Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves), 1 Teaspoon Sugar
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  • Add diced capsicum to the gravy. Add 1 cup water to the gravy and cook for a few minutes.
    1 Green Capsicum (Bell Pepper / Shimla Mirch)
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  • Finally add the paneer cubes. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes till the Paneer is cooked.
    250 Gram Paneer
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  • Kadai Paneer is ready. Garnish it with chopped coriander and serve it hot with any Indian bread like naan, missi roti, lachha parantha.
    Kadai Paneer Dry Recipe Step By Step Instructions