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Kadai Paneer Masala

Cultural Context

Kadai Paneer Masala hails from the Indian subcontinent, particularly popular in North Indian cuisine. It is named after the 'kadai', a type of wok used for cooking. This dish is often served during festive occasions and family gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and celebration. Today, Kadai Paneer is enjoyed globally, with variations that include different vegetables and spice levels, making it a versatile favorite among vegetarians.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp fennel
3 dried red chili
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp ghee
5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
2 onion (finely chopped)
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp kadai masala
1 tsp salt
3 tomato (chopped)
2 tbsp cream
1 tsp kasuri methi (crushed)
2 tbsp coriander (chopped)
1 inch ginger (julienne cut)
2 tsp oil
onion
capsicum
tomato
paneer
1 tsp garam masala

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegans.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is low in calories and adds moisture.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat.

1

Firstly, to prepare kadai masala, in a pan take 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp fennel, 3 dried red chili, and 2 tsp pepper.

2

Dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

3

Cool completely, and grind to a coarse powder. Kadai masala is ready.

4

To prepare the sabzi, in a kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, 2 tsp ghee and sauté 1 tsp cumin until it turns aromatic.

5

Now add 5 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 2 onion and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.

6

Further keeping the flame low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tbsp kadai masala, 1 tsp salt.

7

Sauté on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

8

Now add 3 tomato and sauté until the tomato turn soft and mushy.

9

Continue to cook until the oil separates from the sides.

10

Further, in a pan take 2 tsp oil. Add onion, capsicum, tomato, paneer and 1 tsp garam masala.

11

Stir fry on high flame until the vegetables turn crunchy.

12

Transfer the stir-fried vegetables, and add half a cup of water.

13

Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.

14

Further add 2 tbsp cream, 1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed, 2 tbsp coriander and 1-inch ginger. Mix gently.

15

Finally, Kadai Paneer Recipe is ready to enjoy with roti or naan.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

kadaipan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Kadai PaneerPaneer Kadai

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