Kadai Paneer Recipe: Restaurant Style
Kadai Paneer is a popular North Indian dish that brings together the soft texture of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and the robust flavors of spices cooked in a thick, flavorful sauce. Named after the heavy-bottomed Indian wok called a "kadai," this dish is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, making it a staple in both households and restaurants. Known for its signature blend of spices, fresh bell peppers, and tomatoes, kadai paneer can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, pairing beautifully with naan, roti, or rice.
- Time: 70 min
- Servings: 6
Source: bluenilekitchen.com
Ingredients
- Paneer: 250 grams
- Bell Peppers : 1 cup, diced
- Onion: 1 large, thick sliced
- Onion: 2, thinly sliced
- Tomatoes: 2 large, finely chopped
- Ginger: 1-2
- Garlic: 4-5 cloves
- Coriander Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin Seeds: 2 teaspoon
- Dried Red Chilies: 2-3, for heat
- Garam Masala: 1 teaspoon
- Kasuri Methi : 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Oil or Ghee: 2 tablespoons for cooking
- Cardamom: 1-2 cloves
- Black Pepper: 3-4 seeds
- Cinnamon: 1-2 small piece
- Bay leaves: 1-2
- Cream or Yogurt – for added richness
- Cilantro – chopped, for garnish
- Lemon Juice – a few drops for added freshness