Kadai paneer step-by-step recipe with video and photos.
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About this recipe
Kadai is an Indian wok (similar to a wok). This is the most commonly used utensil in Indian cooking. Kadai paneer is cottage cheese cooked in a kadai with tomatoes, onions, capsicum, and a blend of Indian spices. The main flavour of this dish comes from freshly pound spices. And if you don’t have a kadai, just cook it in a frying pan – it would still taste amazing.
The recipe here is Dhaba-style kadai paneer. Dhabas are popular roadside eateries, which are located mostly on highways. Dhabas generally serve local cuisine. They are usually located near petrol stations and also serves as a truck stop. The food served there has lead to developing a cooking style famously known as dhaba-style.
Ingredients
Paneer: Paneer or Indian cottage cheese is the main ingredient.
Coriander seeds and dried chilli: These are freshly roasted and pound into a coarse powder.
Onion and capsicum: Slightly charred onion and capsicum adds great texture to the dish.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes form the base of the gravy.
Fenugreek seeds: This is added to the temerping.
Ghee: I make this dish with ghee; however, you may replace it with cooking oil.
Tips for making the best kadai paneer
Use freshly roasted spices. This is going to make the kadai panner very flavourful and aromatic.
Do not grind the roasted spices into a fine powder. Just pound them coarsly.
Saute the onion and capsicum, and let it char slightly.
I prefer to cut the paneer, onion, and capsicum into thick fingers. However, you may dice it if you prefer it that way.
Mix the paneer gently as they tend to break easily.
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Bonus
This dish is:
– resturant quality
– very easy to make and suitable for beginner
– a great change from regular curries
Kadai paneer recipe video
Kadai paneer step-by-step recipe with photos:
1. Dry-roast coriander seeds and dry red chilli. Cool it and pound in a mortar pestle
2. Saute onion and capsicum until they are slightly charred. Set aside
3. In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add methi and garlic. Fry until the garlic is golden
4. Add the pounded spice powder and cook for a minute
5. Add ginger paste and green chilli
6. Add the tomatoes and salt. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes are cooked completely
7. Add the onion and capsicum
8. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes
9. Add the paneer. Mix gently and cook for 2-3 minutes
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot
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