May 15, 2014

Kadai Paneer

Adapted from ticklingpaletes.com

Kadai Paneer is a very popular side dish that is usually served with chapathis or rotis.

Ingredients:-

  • Paneer Cubes  – 1 cup
  • Onion - 2
  • Tomato – 3
  • Capsicum (Bell pepper) - 2
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Red chili powder – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
  • Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil or ghee – 2 tbsp

To Roast and Grind:-

  • Cinnamon – 1 inch stick
  • Cardamom – 2
  • Cloves – 2
  • Dhaniya Powder - 1 Tbsp
  • Red chilies – 2
  • Bay leaf – 1

Method:-

  1. Chop the Onion and Tomato and keep it Ready.
  2. Heat a pan. Add the Items under "To Temper" and dry roast for 2 mins over low flame.
  3. Let it cool. Powder it fine and keep aside.
  4. Heat a wide pan or wok with oil 
  5. Add cumin seeds and when it sizzles, add onions, and sauté over low flame till it turn Golden Brown
  6. Add tomato, a pinch of salt and sauté for 3-4 mins till the tomato turns mushy.
  7. Add capsicum, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, 1/4 cup water and mix well.
  8. Close the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Now add the paneer, coriander leaves, ground spice powder, mix well
  10. Add about 1/4 cup water, Close the pan with a lid, let it cook for 5-7 minutes over low flame.
  11. Kadai Paneer is ready to be served with hot chapathis/rotis


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