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Kadai Paneer

Kadai Paneer

Kadai Paneer is a beautiful medley of cottage cheese (paneer), capsicum, onion, tomato and freshly grounded spice in an onion-tomato gravy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Tbsp Coriander Seeds
  • 1 Inch Cinnamon
  • 4 No. Cloves
  • 4-5 Nos. Black Pepper
  • 2 Nos. Cardamom
  • 1 No. Bay Leaf
  • 2 Nos. Whole Red Chilli
  • 4 Tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Onion - Puree
  • 1 Tbsp Ghee
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1/4th Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 3/4th Cup Tomato Puree
  • 1 Tsp Kasuri Methi
  • 1 No. Diced Onion
  • 1 No. Diced Capsicum
  • 1 No. Deseeded Diced Tomato
  • Water as required
  • 250 gms. Paneer
  • Coriander leaves

Instructions
 

Kadai Paneer Masala –

  • In a kadai add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper and cardamom.
  • Dry roast on a low flame till fragrant.
  • Next add bay leaf and whole red chillies.
  • Cook for 2 mins. Switch off the flame, transfer the spices to a mortar pestle.
  • Coarsely grind the spices and set aside.

Making Masala –

  • Heat oil in kadai. Add in onion puree, cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Now add ginger garlic paste add give it a mix.
  • Cook till onions are nicely done and turn golden brown.
  • Add ghee and spices – turmeric powder, red chilli powder, kashmiri red chilli pwoder, freshly made kadai paneer masala and salt.
  • Give everything a nice mix.
  • Next add tomato puree and give everything a nice mix.
  • Cover and cook for 10 mins. on a low flame. Keep stirring in between.
  • Uncover and cook till oil starts leaving from sides and gravy turns darker in colour.
  • Now add diced onion, capsicum and tomatoes. Give it a mix.
  • Add in some water, cover and cook for 3-4 mins. on a low flame.
  • Next add paneer and mix gently. Cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Finish it off with kasuri methi and coriander leaves. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Serve hot with roti, paratha or naan.

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Notes

• Cook on a low flame for the best results.
• Adjust spices as per taste.
• Make sure to smoke mustard oil before adding any ingredients, else it will give raw smell and taste.
• Do not overcook after adding paneer.