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Kadai Paneer
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14 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 25MINS

Kadai Paneer

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One of the easiest and simplest paneer recipe....Do try it..
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Anju's Recipe Book
Hi, I'm Anjali. Though I wish to cater to all kinds of palates, you’ll mainly find the Indian cuisine here, especially Malabari (North Kerala) style, as that’s where my roots, trunk and branches are.
http://anjusrecipebook.blogspot.com/
One of the easiest and simplest paneer recipe....Do try it..
25MINS
Total Time
$2.01
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Paneer
3/4 cup
Paneer
Onion
2
Onions, finely chopped
Tomato
1
Large Tomato
Garam Masala
1/2 tsp
Whole Coriander Seeds
1/2 Tbsp
Whole Coriander Seeds
Dried Chili Pepper
3
Dried Chili Peppers
Fresh Cilantro
1 Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Kasoori Methi Powder
1/2 tsp
Kasoori Methi Powder
Fresh Cream
2 Tbsp
Fresh Cream
Oil
2 Tbsp
Oil
Water
1/2 cup
Hot Water
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
331
Fat
23.9 g
Protein
13.6 g
Carbs
18.4 g
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Hi, I'm Anjali. Though I wish to cater to all kinds of palates, you’ll mainly find the Indian cuisine here, especially Malabari (North Kerala) style, as that’s where my roots, trunk and branches are.
http://anjusrecipebook.blogspot.com/

Author's Notes

Adjust spice levels accordingly.

If you are using frozen paneer put the paneer in hot water for some time so that it becomes soft.

If you wish to you can shallow fry the paneer cubes before adding to the gravy.
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step 1
Chop the Bell Pepper (1) and one of the Onions (2) to bite size cubes. Finely chop the other onion and keep aside. Dry roast Whole Coriander Seeds (1/2 Tbsp) and Dried Chili Peppers (3) for five minutes in medium flame. Let it cool down and grind it to a powder. Chop the Tomato (1) and put it in a mixer and puree it.
step 1 Chop the Bell Pepper (1) and one of the Onions (2) to bite size cubes. Finely chop the other onion and keep aside. Dry roast Whole Coriander Seeds (1/2 Tbsp) and Dried Chili Peppers (3) for five minutes in medium flame. Let it cool down and grind it to a powder. Chop the Tomato (1) and put it in a mixer and puree it.
step 2
To a kadai pour Oil (1 Tbsp) and add Ginger Garlic Paste (1 tsp). Saute for three to four minutes and add finely chopped onion. Saute until it starts to change color. Now add the masala powder we made and Garam Masala (1/2 tsp). Saute until the raw smell of the masala is gone.
step 2 To a kadai pour Oil (1 Tbsp) and add Ginger Garlic Paste (1 tsp). Saute for three to four minutes and add finely chopped onion. Saute until it starts to change color. Now add the masala powder we made and Garam Masala (1/2 tsp). Saute until the raw smell of the masala is gone.
step 3
Add the pureed tomato and Salt (to taste). Cook until oil starts to leave.
step 3 Add the pureed tomato and Salt (to taste). Cook until oil starts to leave.
step 4
Mean while to a pan add Oil (1 Tbsp) and add the cubed bell pepper and onion. Saute for a good five to six minutes and keep aside. Once the gravy is ready add sauteed onion bell pepper and Paneer (3/4 cup). Combine well and add Water (1/2 cup).
step 4 Mean while to a pan add Oil (1 Tbsp) and add the cubed bell pepper and onion. Saute for a good five to six minutes and keep aside. Once the gravy is ready add sauteed onion bell pepper and Paneer (3/4 cup). Combine well and add Water (1/2 cup).
step 5
Cover and cook in low flame for four to five minutes. Add Fresh Cilantro (1 Tbsp), Fresh Cream (2 Tbsp), and Kasoori Methi Powder (1/2 tsp). Combine well and switch off the flame. Serve hot with rice, roti, naan etc
step 5 Cover and cook in low flame for four to five minutes. Add Fresh Cilantro (1 Tbsp), Fresh Cream (2 Tbsp), and Kasoori Methi Powder (1/2 tsp). Combine well and switch off the flame. Serve hot with rice, roti, naan etc
Tags
Gluten-Free
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Indian
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