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    Kadai Paneer | Karachi Paneer

    June 11, 2014 By Vidya Srinivasan 25 Comments

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    Kadai paneer is a tasty paneer side dish that can be prepared within 30 mins. Semi dry kadai  paneer goes well variety rice, naan, Chappati roti etc.

    Paneer is one of favorite ingredients. It just make any dish extra tasty. Be it a restaurant dish or homemade paneer is our family’s favorite. Usually paneer use to be restaurant dish but thanks to upstairs neighbor I got to learn lot of paneer recipes from her.

    I have tried kadai paneer before but my paneer turns hard after few minutes. I learnt the trick for soft paneer. Soaking the store brought  paneer in warm water makes it perfect. 

    Orginally I posted this recipe with tofu but recently updated it with paneer. Same recipe works well for kadai tofu/kadai paneer. My son has become a huge fan for paneer hence recentlybwhen I made kadai paneer I updated the recipe.

    We had kadai paneer with butter naan. Kadai paneer also tastes yum with variety rice like channa pulav, ghee rice, vegetable rice, sweet corn pulav, peas pulav etc.

    Check our other tasty paneer + tofu based dishes in TMF,

    Palak paneer 

    Paneer tikka Masala

    Paneer tikka

    Tofu Cutlet

    Paneer Kofta

    Malai kofta

    Paneer butter masala

    Kadai Paneer

    Kadai paneer is a tasty paneer side dish that can be prepared within 30 mins. Semi dry kadai paneer goes well variety rice, naan, Chappati roti etc.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Paneer - 150 grams
    • Green Bell Pepper - 1 medium size diced
    • Big Onion-1/2 diced
    • coriander powder - 1 tsp
    • cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
    • kashmiri Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Tomatoes - 2 finely chopped
    • Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
    • Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
    • kitchen king masala - 1/2 tsp
    • Ghee - 6 grams
    • Dried methi leaves - few
    • Salt as needed
    • Fennel seed - 1/2 tsp

    Instructions

    • Soak paneer in hot water for atleast 30 minutes
    • Drain the water. Add turmeric powder to the paneer and mix well
    • Add 2 grams of ghee and sauté onion and capsicum with little salt for 2/3 minutes
    • Switch off and transfer into a plate
    • In the same pan add remaining ghee and add fennel seeds
    • after it splutter add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes
    • Add tomatoes and little salt; sauté add tomatoes and little salt; sauté
    • After the tomatoes is almost cooked (3/4th mushy)
    • Add coriander powder, cumin powder, kitchen king masala, garam masala and kashmiri chili powder and salt; sauté for 3/4 minutes till the tomatoes turns mushy and the raw masala smell goes off
    • Add paneer, capsicum, onion, water and salt if needed. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes
    • Open the lid and cook till the excess liquid evaporates. Add dried methi leaves and mix well. Switch off
    • Instead of using store brought masala powder. Masala can be made in home, Dry roast coriander seeds, fennel seeds and red chilli till the aroma comes. Blend into coarse powder
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    Notes

    1. Oil can be used instead of ghee
      Veggies like Mushroom, carrot etc can be be used
    2. If you prefer gravy. Ground the tomatoes after adding masala. Add extra water and cook capsicum, paneer and onion in the base
    3. Adjust the spice according to your taste
      If you use homemade paneer skip soaking them in water
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    Kadai Paneer:

    Preparation Time : 10 min | Cooking Time : 20 mins | Serves : 2

    Recipe Category: Side dish

    Ingredients:

    Paneer - 150 grams

    Green Bell Pepper - 1 medium size, diced

    Big Onion-1/2 diced

    coriander powder - 1 tsp

    cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp 

    kashmiri Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

    Tomatoes - 2 finely chopped

    Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp

    Garam masala - 1/4 tsp

    kitchen king masala - 1/2 tsp

    Ghee - 6 grams

    Dried methi leaves - few

    Salt as needed

    Fennel seed - 1/2 tsp

    Method:

    • Soak paneer in hot water for atleast 30 minutes

    • Drain the water. Add turmeric powder to the paneer and mix well

    • Add 2 grams of ghee and sauté onion and capsicum with little salt for 2/3 minutes

    • Switch off and transfer into a plate
    • In the same pan add remaining ghee and add fennel seeds and after it splutter add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes
    • Add tomatoes and little salt; sauté
    • After the tomatoes is almost cooked (3/4th mushy)

    • Add coriander powder, cumin powder, kitchen king masala, garam masala and kashmiri chili powder and salt; sauté for 3/4 minutes till the tomatoes turns mushy and the raw masala smell goes off

    •  Add paneer, capsicum, onion, water and salt if needed. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes

    • Open the lid and cook till the excess liquid evaporates. Add dried methi leaves and mix well. Switch off

    Instead of using store brought masala powder.  Masala can be made in home, Dry roast  coriander seeds, fennel seeds and  red chilli till the aroma comes. Blend into coarse powder

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    1. House in Tillford

      June 11, 2014 at 3:45 am

      Interesting recipe- I love tofu. Though I have still not tried paneer-I didn’t realise it was similar to tofu

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 11, 2014 at 3:49 am

        Thanks:) ya paneer is Indian cottage cheese. Tastes similar to tofu. Try it sometime

        Reply
    2. cheergerm

      June 11, 2014 at 4:18 am

      Love tofu and paneer, looks very tasty. 🙂

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 11, 2014 at 10:18 am

        Thanku:) happy to know someone who like tofu and paneer like me

        Reply
    3. ela hester

      June 11, 2014 at 4:27 am

      I would like to try this. Looks simple and satisfying for the hot days…

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 11, 2014 at 10:16 am

        Thanku:) I m glad that you liked it.. Do try

        Reply
    4. tastefortongue

      June 11, 2014 at 10:07 am

      I am not a big fan of tofu, I love paneer 🙂 But as you said paneer adds calories this is better option. Simple and good recipe.

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 11, 2014 at 10:15 am

        Ya even I like paneer but once in a while I cook with tofu:) thanku

        Reply
    5. Kelly

      June 11, 2014 at 11:30 am

      We love tofu and am always looking for new ways to make it. The flavors in this dish sound awesome!

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 11, 2014 at 1:37 pm

        Thanks Kelly:) happy to know that you liked. Do try it:)

        Reply
    6. Malar

      June 11, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      Tofu is very healthy than paneer, my hubby wouldn't let me get tofu 🙂 , you have tempted me Vidya, I will definitely try out your recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 11, 2014 at 1:35 pm

        Ya Malar, v all have enjoyed paneer taste so its difficult to change:) even I m so addicted to paneer. Thanks dear:) do let me know how it turned out

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        • Malar

          June 11, 2014 at 1:46 pm

          Sure Vidya, will let you know very soon 🙂

          Reply
          • Traditionally Modern Food

            June 11, 2014 at 1:46 pm

            Ok Malar:)

            Reply
    7. afracooking

      June 11, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      Wow-what an original recipe! Looks so tasty!

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 11, 2014 at 1:39 pm

        Thanks Afra:)

        Reply
    8. Lori

      June 11, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      Might take a lot and I mean a lot of courage for me to try tofu again. 🙂 Your ingredients sound yummy! 🙂

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 11, 2014 at 5:18 pm

        Thanks Lori:) courage for tofu, y Lori?

        Reply
    9. cheri

      June 11, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      This sounds wonderful, what do you hink of sprouted tofu in this dish, would this work, thinking of the texture? Did not know that about paneer, very interesting.

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 11, 2014 at 8:05 pm

        You can try with sprouted tofu too Cheri. Do try and let me know. I haven't tried yet

        Reply
    10. Manju @ Manju's Eating Delights

      June 12, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Great I have Tofu in my fridge…was thinking of doing a machurian style dish but this looks great too.. 🙂

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        June 12, 2014 at 12:43 pm

        Thanks Manju:) Manchurian omg now u r tempting me..

        Reply
    11. Chitra Jagadish

      August 12, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      Sounds healthy and delicious Vidya. ....yum yum...

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 12, 2014 at 4:22 pm

        Thanks Chitra:-)

        Reply
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