Category : Recipes

Sub Category : Vegan/Vegetarian

Kadai paneer 

INGREDIENTS

FOR KADAI MASALA:

2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin / jeera
½ tsp black pepper
3 dried kashmiri red chilli

FOR ONION TOMATO PASTE:

2 tsp oil
3 clove garlic, crushed
1 inch ginger, chopped
1 onion, sliced
2 tomato, finely chopped

FOR KADAI PANEER GRAVY:

1 tbsp butter
1 bay leaf / tej patta
1 green chilli, slit
1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
½ onion, petals
½ capsicum, cube
¼ tsp turmeric
½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1 cup water
12 cube paneer / cottage cheese
2 tbsp cream
¼ tsp garam masala
2 tbsp coriander leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

firstly, in a large kadai, heat 1 tbsp butter and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 green chilli, 1 tsp kasuri methi till they aromatic.
further saute ½ onion petals and ½ cubed capsicum.
add ¼ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp chilli powder.
further add blended tomato-onion paste and mix well.
in addition, add prepared kadai masala and 1 tsp salt.
cook till the masala paste starts to release oil.
now add ½ to 1 cup water adjusting consistency as required.
add 12 cubes homemade paneer, 2 tbsp cream and mix gently.
cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
furthermore, add ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander leaves. mix well.
finally, serve restaurant-style kadai paneer gravy hot with garlic naan or chapati.