How to Make Kadai Paneer? 

If you enjoy flavorful, creamy curries that contain a delicious punch, you would love to learn how to make Kadai Paneer.

Kadai Paneer is an Indian dish with a symphony of tastes and textures that attracts both the palates and the heart.

Its enticing aroma draws you into a realm where delicious paneer bites mix with colorful bell peppers and onions and are covered in a tasty blend of spices that tell stories of both tradition and innovation. 

So, let’s explore the delicious world of spices and learn how to make Kadai Paneer to impress your loved ones, friends, and, most importantly, your taste buds.

How to Make Kadai Paneer Step by Step?

Kadai Paneer stands out with its rich and earthy flavors, contrasting Handi paneer’s rustic appeal and shahi paneer’s smoothness. Make Kadai Paneer dhaba style in the comfort of your home, and elevate your meal with authenticity and tradition. 

The dry paneer recipe variation gives a delightful twist to those looking for a healthy and delicious choice. It’s ideal for adding a little excitement to your cooking skills. 

Bring out your inner chef and let your next culinary adventure focus on the mouthwatering taste and flavour of kadai paneer.

Kadai Paneer Ingredients 

The following is the recipe for Kadai Paneer, a popular Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and a combination of spices. 

For The Paneer Marinade:

• 250g paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon yogurt
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

For The Kadai Paneer:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 medium onion, cut into rings
• 2-3 green chillies, slit lengthwise
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing
• Salt to taste

Kadai Paneer Instructions

Here are the easy steps to make the delicious Kadai Paneer:

1: Marinate The Paneer

• Mix salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and yogurt in a bowl to prepare the marinade.

• Add the paneer cubes and properly coat them in the marinade. Let them marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.

2: Prepare The Kadai Paneer Masala

• Add the oil to a deep skillet or Kadai (wok) and let it heat over medium heat.

• Put in the cumin seeds, stir, and let them splutter.

• Add the onions, which have been thinly sliced, and cook them until translucent.

• Add the ginger-garlic paste and let it simmer for another minute.

• Add the chopped tomatoes and continue cooking until the oil separates from the masala and the tomatoes are soft.

• Add a pinch of garam masala, cumin powder, and coriander powder. To blend, stir well.

• Add the onion rings and bell pepper strips. Saute them for a few minutes to soften them while keeping their crispness slightly.

• Put the sliced green chilies and kasuri methi. Mix well.

3: Add The Marinated Paneer

• Put the cubes of paneer that have been marinated into the Kadai mixture gently. Be careful not to break the paneer cubes.

• To coat the paneer with the spices and veggies, mix everything. To let the flavors mingle, cook for a few more minutes.

4: Serve The Kadai Paneer

• Sprinkle the Kadai Paneer with garam masala and fresh coriander leaves.
  
• Give one last stir, and turn off the heat.

• Serve hot delicious Kadai Paneer with naan, roti, or steaming rice.

Enjoy your mouth-watering homemade Karhai Paneer!

Takeaway

If you enjoy rich, delicious Indian food, you should learn how to make Kadai Paneer, and it should be at the top of your culinary to-do list.  

You can easily create a dish that tantalizes the senses and brings people together around the dining table by following these easy yet essential steps.

So, why wait?

By embracing the magic of spices, give yourself and your loved ones a delicious treat that will have them craving more.

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