🇮🇳 Indian Cuisine

Kadai Paneer

Prep Time 35 minutes

Servings 4

Difficulty medium

Calories 380 kcal

A robust North Indian curry made with paneer cubes cooked in a spicy tomato-based gravy with bell peppers. Named after the kadai (wok) in which it is traditionally prepared.

Ingredients

paneer (250g)
bell peppers
tomatoes
onions
coriander seeds
dried red chilies
ginger-garlic paste
cumin seeds
kasuri methi
oil
salt

Instructions

1 Dry roast coriander seeds and dried red chilies, then coarsely grind to make kadai masala.
2 Heat oil, add cumin seeds, sauté onions and ginger-garlic paste until golden.
3 Add pureed tomatoes and cook until oil separates. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and kadai masala.
4 Add cubed paneer and sliced bell peppers, toss gently for 5 minutes.
5 Finish with kasuri methi and fresh coriander. Serve with naan or roti.

Did You Know?

The kadai is one of the oldest cooking vessels in Indian cuisine, and dishes named after it are always cooked on high heat for a smoky flavor.