Kadai Paneer Masala

Name: Kadai Paneer Masala
Total time: 2100 s
Yield: Serves 4-5 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz paneer (about 250 grams); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 1 bell pepper, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup tomato puree (about 120 ml); 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped; 6-7 garlic cloves; Whole spices for kadai masala

Ritu Chauhan @cook_23358932

This dish is incredibly delicious and is one of the most popular orders at restaurants and roadside dhabas.

Ritu Chauhan @cook_23358932

This dish is incredibly delicious and is one of the most popular orders at restaurants and roadside dhabas.

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Ingredients

30-35 minutes

Serves 4-5 servings

9 ozpaneer (about 250 grams)
1large onion, finely chopped
1onion, roughly chopped
1bell pepper, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
1 tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cuptomato puree (about 120 ml)
1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
2 tablespoonsginger, finely chopped
6-7garlic cloves
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/3 cup heavy cream (about 80 ml)
Whole spices for kadai masala
1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 tablespoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
4-5 cloves
4-5 dried red chilies
1 bay leaf
3-4 green cardamom pods
1-2 black cardamom pods
1 small piece cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1-2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon chaat masala
1 teaspoon kitchen king masala
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
2 tablespoons refined oil
Salt to taste

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Steps

30-35 minutes

1

First, gather all the ingredients needed to make Kadai Paneer Masala.
2

Dry roast all the whole spices for the kadai masala over low heat.
3

Let the roasted whole spices cool, then grind them into a powder. In a kadai (wok), heat oil and sauté the ginger and garlic.
4

Next, sauté the finely chopped onion, then add the tomato and sauté as well. Let this mixture cool, then grind it into a paste.
5

In a separate pan, fry the roughly chopped onion, bell pepper, and paneer in ghee with red chili powder and turmeric for 2-3 minutes.
6

In the kadai, add cumin seeds for tempering, then add turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder.
7

Add the ground tomato-onion paste and a little hot water. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes. Mix in the tomato puree and cook well for another 5-6 minutes. Add the yogurt and mix. Then add kitchen king masala, garam masala, and the ground kadai masala. Mix in the sautéed onion, bell pepper, and paneer. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
8

Your Kadai Paneer Masala is ready. Enjoy it with roti, naan, or paratha.