Kadai Paneer

Kadai Paneer is a popular, delicious and easy recipe with mouthwatering combination of paneer, capsicum, onion, tomato and Indian spices. It is generally served with Indian breads like roti, naan, kulcha, paratha and also can be served with mild flavored rice dish.

Ingredients :

• Paneer - 250 gms
• Onion - 2 medium-sized
• Tomato - 3 medium-sized + 1 small tomato
• Capsicum - 2
• Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
• Kashmiri Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 2 tbsp
• Kasuri Methi (dry fenugreek leaves) - 2 tsp
• Oil - 3 tbsp
• Fresh Cream - 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method :

• If using frozen paneer, defrost it and place the cubes in hot for 10 minutes to keep them soft. Drain and set aside.
• Make puree of 1 small tomato. Chop capsicum into 1-inch pieces.
• In a kadai/ pan heat oil on medium flame. Add finely chopped onions are saute till translucent.

• Add ginger-garlic paste and saute until raw smell goes away. Then add finely chopped tomatoes and saute untill they are soft. 

• Add tomato puree and saute till oil separates. Add coriander powder, chili powder and mix well.

• Add chopped capsicum, salt and cook for 3 minutes. Crush dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) by rubbing between the palms and add to the curry. Mix well.
• Add required amount of water and let it come to a boil. Add paneer cubes, mix well and let it cook.

• At last add fresh cream, mix well and switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.