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A very well-known dish that needs little introduction! Kadhai Paneer (Panir) has the wonderful fresh ground spice aroma and flavor that compares to nothing else. This easy recipe is packed with flavor. Get ready to be amazed! Kadai is a wok and Paneer is a soft, non-matured Indian cheese.
Prep Time: 15min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
Paneer – 14oz (approx 400gm)
Whole Coriander Seeds – 1 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds – 1/4 tsp
Whole Dry Red Chilli – 1 or to taste
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Whole Black Peppercorns – 1/4 tsp or to taste
Oil – 1 tbsp
Onion – 1, small, finely chopped
Tomatoes – 2, med. finely chopped
Garlic – 4-5 cloves, finely chopped
Green Chillies – to taste, finely chopped
Salt – to taste
Cilantro/Coriander Leaves – for garnish
Method:
1. Put the whole spices (coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorn, dry red chilli, fenugreek seeds) in a skillet, turn the heat on med to low and dry roast till you get an distinct aroma.
2. Transfer to a bowl and allow it to cool down.
3. Once it has cooled down, coarsely grind the roasted spices.
4. Meanwhile, heat the Oil in a medium skillet on medium heat.
5. Once the Oil is hot, add in the Onions and cook till they turn translucent.
6. Add in the Garlic, Green Chillies, Tomatoes, Ground Spices and Salt.
7. Mix well and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes.
8. Add in the Paneer, mix and cover and cook till the moisture has been soaked in by the paneer.
9. Stir in between to make sure it does not burn.
10. Once done, remove cover, turn off the flame and garnish with Cilantro.
11. Serve hot with chapatis, naans, tandoori rotis.
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June 11th, 2009 at 6:23 am
That’s an easy and gud one!!!
By the way, the link given in tips should be the one for making paneer. I think by mistake, the link for kadai paneer itself is posted!!
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anuja Reply:
June 11th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Thanks for letting us know! You can tell that we have just got back from a vacation!
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June 11th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Yummy!!! I was getting impatient to not see a new recipe on your website!! This sounds promising for paneer lovers… for non paneer lovers (weight watchers)- replacing it with tofu works great too!!
Thanks for posting this recipe!
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June 11th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
wonderfulllllllllllll receipe, thanks
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June 13th, 2009 at 3:35 am
Hi,
Hetal /Anuja
may i know which food processor,idli maker and blender/grinder is good to purchase?
thanks
nupur
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June 13th, 2009 at 10:04 am
hi anuja and hetal,
i tried out your receipe,it come out very well.Thanks for the wonderful and easy receipe.
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June 14th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Hi guys,
I would like to try this recipe, but I am allergic to tomatoes. What can I use as a substitute?
Thanks
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hetal Reply:
June 15th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Unfortunately, for this recipe, the tomatoes not only add flavor, but also the substance for the sauce. You could try achieving the same texture using onions with some lime or lemon juice for the tartness, but the flavor will be different.
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June 17th, 2009 at 9:43 am
this one is stillon the stove and i can smell it …its wonderfull….infact i tried another recipie from ur sweet section….im actualy eating it right now……….yummyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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July 7th, 2009 at 3:44 am
hi hetal and anuja,
turned out good. could u tell me what needs to be done for the gravy version for kadai paneer. also could u post the recipe of kadai chicken.
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July 14th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
hi,hetal/anuja
how are you .i want to know that how to make vanilla cake
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July 20th, 2009 at 1:07 am
you mention great things about your food processor, can you please share what kind is good to get especially for indian pastes and spices.
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