Kadai Paneer – Easy & Scrumptious
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Step-by-Step Instructions
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Heat Oil and Sauté Ginger Garlic Green Chilli Paste
Take a pan and heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in it. Once the oil is nicely heated, add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic and green chili paste. it well for until fragrant.
Add Onion Paste
Add 1 big onion paste to the pan. Give it a nice mix and cook until it changes color to a light golden hue, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
Add Tomato Paste and Cook
Add 2-3 tomatoes paste to the mixture. Give it a nice mix and let it cook well for , stirring occasionally.
Add Spices
Once the tomato paste has cooked, add 1 teaspoon of salt (as per taste), 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, and 1 teaspoon of kasuri methi. Give it a nice mix to combine all the spices with the gravy.
Add Veggies and Paneer
Add 1 capsicum cut in cubes and 1 onion cut in cubes to the pan. Along with the veggies, add 200 grams of paneer cut in cubes. Give everything a nice toss so that the veggies and paneer are nicely coated in the masala.
Add Cream
On a low flame, add 2 tablespoons of cream (or malai) to the mixture. Give it a nice mix until well combined.
Add Milk
While keeping the flame on low, add 1/2 cup of milk in batches, mixing continuously to ensure it blends smoothly with the gravy and does not curdle.
Simmer the Dish
Cover the pan with a lid and let the Kadai Paneer cook on a low flame for around , allowing the flavors to meld and the paneer to absorb the gravy.
Serve Kadai Paneer
Remove the lid, give it a final nice mix. Your Kadai Paneer is now ready to serve. Garnish with fresh cream or coriander if desired. Enjoy!
Before You Cook
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No Paneer?
- Extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed — Pan-fry first for closer texture.
- Halloumi — Saltier; reduce added salt.
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
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