Kadhai Paneer

Kadhai Paneer is a flavorful North Indian dish that features paneer cooked in a spicy, aromatic tomato and bell pepper gravy. Enhanced with a medley of spices and garnished with fresh coriander, this dish is typically prepared in a traditional kadhai (wok), giving it a unique smoky flavor. It pairs perfectly with naan or roti, making it a popular choice for a hearty meal.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time
60 minutes

Servings: 4

Cuisine: Indian
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✦Ingredients ➦Instructions
  • For kadai masala
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 4-5 Kashmiri Red Chilli
  • 1/2 tbsp Peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • For Kadai Paneer
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 inch Ginger, chopped
  • 2 large Onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Degi chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 2 large Tomatoes, puree
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 Medium onion, slice
  • ½ Capsicum, slice
  • 1 Tomato, slice
  • Salt to taste
  • 250 Gram paneer, slice
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp kadai masala
  • 1 tbsp Cream/ optional
  • Coriander Sprig
    • For Kadai masala
    1. Take a pan.
    2. Add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, Kashmiri red chilli, peppercorn and salt
    3. Dry roast it till you get a nutty aroma.
    4. Let it cool and grind it into fine powder.
    • For Kadai Paneer
    1. Take a pan, add oil/ghee.
    2. Now add cumin, ginger and saute well
    3. Add onion, ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes off.
    4. Add turmeric powder, degi chilli powder and coriander powder and saute well.
    5. Add tomato puree, salt to taste and water and let it cook.
    6. Take a pan, add oil/ ghee.
    7. Add slice onion, slice capcium, slice tomato and salt and saute for a minute.
    8. Add paneer slice to it and saute well.
    9. Add kashmiri chilli powder and prepared kadai masala to it and saute well.
    10. Add the prepared gravy to the pan and saute well.
    11. Add cream and mix well.
    12. Garnish it with coriander sprig.
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