Kadai Paneer Recipe

Kadai Paneer tastes altogether differently from Shahi Paneer, the more popular paneer recipe. However, those addicted to spicy food will definitely prefer the former to the latter. The tangy taste of kadai paneer makes it more favorable than somewhat sweeter shahi paneer for people with a spicy taste. Here is a recipe to make Kadai Paneer at home.

Ingredients

• Paneer: 300 grams
• Capsicum: 3 in number
• Tomatoes: 3 in number
• Onion: 1 or 2 in number
• Green chilies: 2 in number
• Ginger: 1 inch long
• Ghee: 2 tablespoons
• Cumin Seeds: ½ teaspoons
• Turmeric Powder: ¼ teaspoons
• Coriander Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Red Chili: ¼ teaspoon
• Garam Masala: ¼ teaspoon
• Salt: to taste
• Coriander Leaves: 1 tablespoon (chopped)

Method

1. Make rectangular pieces of paneer.
2. Remove seeds from capsicum and cut it into small pieces.
3. Cut tomatoes into small pieces.
4. Finely chop green chilies.
5. Make fine slices of onions.
6. Peel ginger and grate or cut into small pieces.
7. Heat the ghee in a frying pan. Fry cumin seeds and add fine slices of onions. Fry till light brown.
8. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, tomato pieces, green chilies and ginger. Stir and fry for a minute.
9. Cover with a lid and cook for 3 minutes. Open the lid and break tomatoes with a spoon.
10. Now add capsicum, cover the lid and cook until they become soft.
11. Add the pieces of paneer along with red chili, garam masala, salt and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook for two minutes.
12. Kadai Paneer is ready now. Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves and serve it with chapatti, paratha or naan.