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Kadhai Paneer

Kadai paneer is a spicy Indian dish made of cheese in a spicy onion and tomato gravy. Follow this recipe to prepare a yummy dish which can be used as a side dish for rotis, chappatis and different kinds of Indian breads. kadai paneer recipe is custom made for you. Chunks of pan fried cottage cheese and cubes of tomato and green capsicum cooked in a delicious bhuna onion and tomato masala.

Prep Time : 16-20 minutes

Cooking time : 26-30 minutes

Course : Main course veggiterian

Serve : 4

level of cooking : Moderate

Taste : Spicy

Ingredients for Kadhai Paneer Recipe

  • Paneer (cottage cheese) cut into cubes 250 grams
  • Onions pureed 3 medium
  • Tomatoes pureed 3 large
  • Ginger-garlic paste 2 teaspoons
  • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
  • Garam masala 1 teaspoon
  • Bay leaf 2
  • Cloves 3
  • Cinnamon 1 inch sticks
  • Coriander leaves a few
  • Ghee 2 tablespoons
  • Salt to taste
  • Method

    • Step-1: Heat ghee in a kadai and saute the cottage cheese pieces till golden brown. Soak them in 5 cups water.

    • Step-2: In the same pan add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon sticks, onion paste and ginger garlic paste. Saute well till lightly golden.

    • Step-3: Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and little water. Mix well and allow the mixture to boil. Add tomato puree and mix again.

    • Step-4: Cover and cook for five minutes till oil surfaces.Add salt and drained cottage cheese pieces. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

    Nutrition Info:

    • Calories : 1923 Kcal
    • Carbohydrates : 38.3 gm
    • Protein : 99.3 gm
    • Fat : 152.5 gm
    • Other : Fiber- 20.5gm

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