KADAI PANEER RECIPE

Kadai Paneer, one of the popular paneer based main dish mainly served with roti or naan. This gravy is prepared by freshly pounded spice masala cooked in a tomato and onion based gravy. 

Kadai paneer, best to be served with roti, paratha or Pulao. The Kadai Masala Powder has a unique strong flavour. Can be used in any paneer recipes. The strong flavour of coriander seeds dominates the recipe.  

Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 
Total Time: 40 mins
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time:  25 mins

Ingredients : 

For Masala Powder :

• 2 Tsp Of Coriander Seeds 
• 1 Tsp of Fennel Seeds 
• 1 Tsp of Cumin Seeds 
• 2 Green Cardamom 
• 2 Cloves 
• 6-8 Black Peppercorns 

For Gravy : 

• 250 grams of Paneer 
• 1 Capsicum Diced 
• 1/2 Tomato Diced ( de-seeded) 
• 1/2 Onion Diced 
• 3 Green Chillies 
• 1 Big Onion Chopped
• 1/4 cup of  Tomato Puree 
• 2 Tsp of Ginger Garlic Paste 
• 1/4 Tsp of Turmeric Powder 
• 1 Tsp of Chilli Powder 
• 1/4 Tsp of Coriander Powder 
• 1 Cinnamon Stick 
• 1 Bay Leaf 
• 2 Green Cardamom 
• 2 Cloves 
• 1/4 Tsp of Cumin Seeds 
• 1/4 Tsp of Fennel Seeds 
• Salt for Taste 
• 2 Tsp Of Coconut Oil 
• Chopped Coriander Leaves 

 To make Kadai Paneer Recipe at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below

Step By Step Picture Instructions : 

For Masala Powder :

1. Dry Roast all the ingredients mentioned under masala powder one by one on medium flame (Dont burn it) 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Once roasted well, allow it to cool down 
3. Add the roasted ingredients into a mixer, and ground into a coarse powder 
   

For Gravy : 

1. In a pan, add coconut oil and temper with cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick green cardamom, fennel and cumin seeds. 
   
2. Then add slit green chillies 
   
3. Add chopped onion and roast them for about 3 minutes on medium flame until soft 
   
4. Add ginger garlic paste to the onion and cook until the raw smell disappears 
   
5. Add turmeric powder, chilli and coriander powder
   
6. Add the Kadai masala powder and mix well
   
7. Roast for 2 minutes 
8. Now add tomato puree and salt required for the curry 
   
9. Add 1/4 cup of water to the curry and bring it to boil 
   
   
   
   
   
   
10. Once the curry starts to boil, add diced paneer, capsicum, onion and tomato 
    
    
    
    
    
    
11. Give a gentle stir 
12. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium flame 
13. Garnish with coriander leaves 
    
14. Serve hot