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Kadai Paneer
Serves 2
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1
Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin, dried red chillies, black peppercorns, and fennel for 30 seconds.
2
Grind into a coarse powder (kadai masala).
3
In 1 tsp oil, sauté cumin seeds and 2 finely chopped onions.
4
Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste—add a splash of water if it sticks.
5
Add purée of 4–5 tomatoes, salt, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 2 tsp of homemade masala.
6
Cook for 10 minutes, adding warm water as needed.
7
Roughly chop 2 capsicums, 2 onions, and 1 tomato.
8
In 1 tsp oil, sauté them on high flame for 2 minutes.
9
Add 200g paneer cubes, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp kadai masala.
10
Toss for 1 more minute.
11
Mix the gravy and paneer together.
12
Add a little water and let them simmer for a few minutes.
13
Stir in 1 tbsp Greek yogurt for a creamy touch.
14
Garnish with chopped coriander and crushed kasuri methi.
Ingredients
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin
2 dried red chillies
8 10 black peppercorns
1 tsp fennel
1 tsp oil
a little cumin seeds
2 onions
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
4 5 tomato
salt
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp homemade masala
2 capsicums
2 onions
1 tomato
1 tsp oil
200 g paneer cubes
a pinch salt
1 tsp kadai masala
1 tbsp Greek yogurt
chopped coriander
crushed kasuri methi
Equipment
pan
Tips
Garnish with chopped coriander and crushed kasuri methi.
Cook for 10 minutes, adding warm water as needed.
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