Kadai Paneer Gravy (with Freshly Ground Masala)

Friday, April 17, 2015

Kadai Paneer is a popular curry in Indian and Punjabi cuisine. It is a main course dish served with Indian breads like roti, naan, parathas etc. It's a combination of paneer (cottage cheese), capsicum (green bell peppers), onions and traditional Indian spices cooked in ghee or oil.

Ingredients:

Preparing Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 3-4
  1. 1 cup Paneer / Cottage Cheese (15-20 pieces of chopped paneer)
  2. 1 medium Capsicum / Green Bell Peppers 
  3. 1 Onion (chopped finely)
  4. 2 Tomatoes (finely chopped)
  5. 5 Tomatoes Puréed 
  6. 1-1/2 inch Ginger (chopped finely)
  7. 2-3 Green Chilis (chopped)
  8. 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder 
  9. 1/2 tbsp Dry Fenugreek Leaves / Kasoori Methi
  10. 1/2 cup Water
  11. 2-3 tbsp Oil or Butter 
  12. Salt to taste

For Kadai Paneer Masala Powder:
  1. 5 tsp Coriander Seeds
  2. 5-6 Dry Red Chilis 


Method:

  • Preparing Masala Powder:
  • Dry roast the coriander seeds and dry red chilis in a pan on a low flame until the aroma arises. (5 minutes approximately)
  • Once done, set aside and allow it to cool down.
  • Now grind it into a coarse powder and set aside.

  • Heat oil / butter in a pan.
  • Add ginger and green chilies, sauté for a minute.
  • Add onions and fry until translucent.
  • Now add the freshly ground coriander seed and dry red chili powder, stir well and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes stir once and add the tomato purée to it.
  • Stir well and sauté until the oil leaves the sides of the pan. (5-10 minutes approximately)


  • Add the chopped capsicum, water, salt and simmer for 5-6 minutes again.
  • Now add the Kasoori methi and Garam masala powder, stir well.
  • Add chopped Paneer and mix gently.
  • Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, naan or parathas.






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