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Kadai Paneer

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For the alphabet K, it is the most loved paneer dish - Kadai Paneer. The name is derived from the pan that is used to make the dish. Kadai or Karahi is a traditional cast iron pan similar to the wok that is used extensively in Indian, and Pakistani cooking.   Giving an absolute treat to your senses, this paneer dish has a lovely taste and texture from the fresh aromatic whole spices.  One of the simple and easy paneer dishes to be made complements a pulao or rotis.

mango, Salad, Ginger, radishKadai Paneer

Kadai sauteed Veggies coated with fresh aromatic spices.

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Total time: 30 Mins |Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 150 Gms Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
  • ½ Cup Cubed Capsicums
  • ½ Cup Cubed Onions
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 Medium sized Tomatoes, Blanched, peeled and puréed

To Roast and grind

  • 1 ½ tablespoon Coriander seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 6-7 no's Red Chillies
  • Finely Chopped Coriander leaves, for garnish
Instructions

  1. Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds and red chillies separately until they start turning brown and release aroma.  Grind it coarsely. Mortar and pestle works best. Keep aside.
  2. Heat ½ tablespoon Oil in a pan until it shimmers over medium heat. Then saute capsicum and onions separately until they are crunchy and cooked almost. Sauteing paneer is optional.  (1)
  3. Heat remaining oil in a pan over medium heat. Once it is smoking hot add the cumin seeds. 
  4. As they start spluttering, add the green chillies, minced garlic and saute them until the garlic turns golden brown. 
  5. Add the tomato puree and cook until water evaporates, oil separates on the sides and comes together as a lump. 
  6. Add the powdered masala and saute for a minute. Sprinkle some water and add the capsicum and onions and toss them until  the masala gets coated well. Finally add the paneer and toss well.
  7. Add some more water if its too dry. Garnish it with coriander leaves. 

Notes

  1. In this dish the veggies should not be over cooked. They should slightly be crunchy and sauteeing them separately helps keeps them that way. 
  2. This is a semi dry dish. If you want to have it as a gravy, add some water once the tomatoes are cooked. 
This recipe is for letter "K" under "Regional" theme.  Check out other BM #32 Marathon runners' posts here in this page. Also sending this to Valli's Side Dish mela


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Comments

  1. Archana Potdar says

    Love the colour of thepaneer. Paneer is all time favourite. I will try making kadhai paneer this way.

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  3. veena krishnakumar says

    paneer in any gravy is welcome in my house....delicious looking dish!!

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  4. The Pumpkin Farm says

    it is such a well made dish, can simply gobble down

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  5. Rajani S says

    This is THE most popular Paneer dish without doubt! The only contestant would be the Paneer butter masala...

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  6. Sreevalli E says

    Curry looks delicious & tempting.

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  7. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

    my fav side dish to roti or naan.. I love the combo of capsicum and paneer!!

    Sowmya

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  8. Suma Gandlur says

    Love that colorful dish.

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  9. Harini-Jaya R says

    Stunning bowl of paneer!

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  10. Srivalli says

    Your bowl of paneer looks stunning..can have this anytime..

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  11. Gayathri Kumar says

    It has turned out perfect. Love the final colour of the paneer...

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  12. Padmajha PJ says

    An eternal favorite!Looks perfect...

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  13. Pavani N says

    Yummy looking kadai paneer. Looks colorful and delicious.

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  14. Sapana Behl says

    Who can say no to this yummy dish ! Lovely clicks da...or should I say di..

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  15. Sandhya Karandikar says

    Your Kadhai Paneer looks so much better than any other I have seen. Simple yet wonderful.

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  16. vaishali sabnani says

    Paneer is an all time fav..love the way you have done it ..love that color super!

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  17. Chef Mireille says

    I love paneer and this simple recipe is a perfect go to one for a quick meal

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  18. Manjula Bharath says

    wow highly delicious looking kadai paneer makes me drool dear 🙂

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  19. Preeti Garg says

    Curry look so tasty and delicious.

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  20. Priya Suresh says

    Who can resist to this delicious kadai paneer, makes me drool already in the morning, wonderfully done.

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