Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Sauté Spices and Vegetables

    Heat oil in a kadhai (wok). Add dry red chillies and whole coriander seeds and for a few seconds until fragrant. Then add capsicum, tomato, and onion. Stir-fry for about until they are slightly tender but still retain some crunch.

  2. Add Dry Spices

    Add salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, jeera powder, dhaniya powder, and kasuri methi to the vegetables. Mix well to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.

  3. Incorporate Gravies and Stock

    Pour in the yellow gravy, tomato gravy, and white gravy. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Add vegetable stock water and bring the mixture to a , allowing it to cook for until the gravy thickens slightly.

  4. Season with Masalas and Tomato Paste

    Add garam masala and kadhai masala to the gravy. Stir well. Then, add tomato paste and continue to cook for another , ensuring the gravy reaches a good consistency.

  5. Add Paneer and Finish

    Add the fried paneer cubes to the gravy. Mix gently to ensure the paneer is well coated. Cook for until the paneer is heated through and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency. Finally, add ghee and butter, stirring until melted and incorporated.

  6. Serve Kadhai Paneer

    Transfer the hot Kadhai Paneer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a sprinkle of kadhai masala and fresh coriander leaves before serving immediately.

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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Paneer?

    • Extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed — Pan-fry first for closer texture.
    • Halloumi — Saltier; reduce added salt.
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
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