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Kadai Paneer

Savor Kadai Paneer: Your New Favorite Comfort Food Delight

Experience the bold flavors of Kadai Paneer, a creamy, satisfying dish that brings comfort and tradition to your dinner table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Kadai Masala
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds can use ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons cumin use ground if preferred
  • 2 teaspoons fennel optional
  • 3 dried red chillies adjust for heat preference
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper omit if avoiding spice
For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons oil use for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons ghee optional
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger finely chopped
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon Kadai Masala homemade blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 3 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cream optional, or use coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon kasuri methi crushed
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • kadai
  • pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • grinder

Method
 

  1. Prepare Kadai Masala: Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin, fennel, black pepper, and red chillies in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, let cool, then grind into a powder.
  2. Sauté Base: Heat oil and ghee in a kadai, add cumin seeds and let sizzle. Add garlic and ginger, sauté until golden brown. Stir in onions and cook until translucent.
  3. Cook Spices: Add turmeric and chilli powder to onion mixture, mixing for 30 seconds, then add Kadai Masala and mix thoroughly.
  4. Tomato Base: Add chopped tomatoes, cook for 5-7 minutes until they soften and oil begins to separate.
  5. Finish Sauce: Stir in cream, salt, and kasuri methi, simmer for 3 minutes on low heat.
  6. Stir-fry Vegetables: In another pan, heat oil and cook sliced onions, capsicum, and diced tomatoes for 5 minutes. Fry paneer cubes until golden.
  7. Combine: Fold stir-fried vegetables and paneer into creamy tomato sauce, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with julienned ginger and fresh coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust spice levels to your preference. Experiment with adding different vegetables.

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