# Kadai Paneer

Macro friendly Kadai Paneer prepared in three simple steps.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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.

## Equipment

- pan

## Tips

- Garnish with chopped coriander and crushed kasuri methi.
- Cook for 10 minutes, adding warm water as needed.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJzP7pNz0Eo/?igsh=MTE1ZjdzcG95d2w2Mg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/adb8041e-1597-4c3c-873c-ec0fc0a772dc
- Extracted: 2025-06-15

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