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35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~275 kcal
Recipe by food.and.frolic on YouTube

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Frying Paneer & Vegetables

  1. Salted Butter 1 tbsp
  2. Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
  3. Red Chili Powder 1 tsp
  4. Coriander Powder 1 tsp
  5. Paneer 200 grams, cubed
  6. Onions 1 medium, diced
  7. Green Bell Pepper 1 medium, diced
  8. Green Chilies 2, whole

All Ingredients - For Kadai Gravy

  1. Oil 2 tbsp
  2. Bay Leaf 1
  3. Black Peppercorns 4-5
  4. Green Cardamom 2-3
  5. Onions 1 large, finely chopped
  6. Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
  7. Salt To taste
  8. Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
  9. Red Chili Powder 1 tsp
  10. Tomato Puree 1 cup
  11. Coriander-Cumin Powder (Dhaniya Jeera Powder) 1 tbsp
  12. Garam Masala 1 tsp
  13. Water 1/4 cup (or as needed)
  14. Fresh Cream 2 tbsp
  15. Kasuri Methi 1 tsp, crushed

⚠ Contains Allergens

dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Paneer and Vegetables for Frying

In a pan, melt 1 tbsp salted butter. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, and 1 tsp coriander powder. Mix well until fragrant.

Step 2: Fry Paneer and Vegetables

Add 200 grams cubed paneer to the pan and fry for a minute until lightly coated with spices. Then add 1 medium diced onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, and 2 whole green chilies. Roast for a couple of minutes until vegetables are slightly tender-crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté Aromatics for Gravy

In the same pan, add 2 tbsp oil. Add 1 bay leaf, 4-5 black peppercorns, and 2-3 green cardamoms. Sauté for a few seconds. Add 1 large finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4: Add Ginger-Garlic Paste and Spices

Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears. Add salt to taste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp red chili powder. Mix well and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 5: Cook Tomato Puree

Pour in 1 cup tomato puree. Mix thoroughly and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the mixture, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6: Combine and Simmer

Add 1 tbsp coriander-cumin powder (dhaniya jeera powder) and mix. Then add the previously fried paneer, diced onions, bell peppers, and green chilies back into the pan. Mix everything together really well, ensuring the paneer and vegetables are coated with the gravy.

Step 7: Finish the Gravy

Add 1 tsp garam masala. If a thinner gravy is desired, add 1/4 cup water (or as needed) and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh cream and 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi. Mix well and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 8: Serve

Your Kadai Paneer is ready to serve. Enjoy hot with rotis or parathas.

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