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