Kadai Paneer Recipe
Kadai Paneer is a popular North Indian dish that is made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese), bell peppers, tomatoes, and spices. It is a semi-gravy dish that is cooked in a traditional Indian wok called "kadai," hence the name. The dish is known for its rich and spicy flavors, with a hint of sweetness from the bell peppers and tomatoes. It is commonly served with roti, naan, or rice, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 whole Onions sliced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 to whole Tomato finely chopped
- 4 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder dried
- 2 tsp oil
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera) jeera
- 3 clove garlic crushed
- 1 inch ginger chopped
- 1 tbsp butter, salted
- 1 tbsp bay leaf / tej patta
- 1 tbsp green chillies slit
- 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
- ½ whole Onions petals
- ½ whole capsicum / bell peppers cube
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- 12 cube paneer / cottage cheese cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp cream
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves / cilantro
Instructions
- Ensure that all your ingredients are ready and handy
- Heat 2 tbsp butter in a kadai/wok, and sauté 1 bay leaf, 1 green chilli, 1 tsp kasuri methi. Continue until you can smell the aroma.
- Then, sauté ½ onion petals and ½ cubed capsicum, and add ¼ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp chilli powder, as well as blended tomato-onion paste. Stir and mix.
- Add previously prepared kadai masala and 1 tsp salt and cook till the masala paste starts to release oil. Then add ½-1 cup water adjusting consistency as required.
- Time for paneer! Add 16 cubes of paneer/cottage cheese, together with 2 tbsp cream and mix gently. Let it sit and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Now add ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander leaves. Stir well.
- Ta da! Your Kadai-Paneer is ready to serve! Best enjoyed with naan or chapati
Notes & Tips
- Use red onions for taste; white onions work well too, but I prefer red onions
- Use a a frying pan or a wok, if you do not have a kadai.
- Use a grinder or blender to grind the spices for kadai masala
- Best to use home made paneer, but store bought paneer can be used as well. Frozen paneer cubes need to be soaked in hot water before adding them
- Vegans can us Tofu instead of Paneer
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Kadai Paneer Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
121
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
36
mg
2
%
Potassium
436
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
1439
IU
29
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
0.2
mg
2
%
Vitamin B6
0.3
mg
15
%
Vitamin B12
0.04
µg
1
%
Vitamin C
49
mg
59
%
Vitamin D
0.2
µg
1
%
Vitamin E
1
mg
7
%
Vitamin K
16
µg
15
%
Calcium
76
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
30
mg
8
%
Zinc
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.