Easy Kadhai Paneer Recipe | कढ़ाई पनीर | Homemade Masala

Kadai Paneer Masala
Ingredients:
4 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
4 dry red chilies
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Toast the Spices:
Place all the ingredients in a medium-hot pan.
Cook the spices on low heat, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown.
Cool and Grind:
Remove the pan from heat and allow the spices to cool.
Once cooled, coarsely grind the mixture using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
Kadai Paneer Ingredients:
For the Gravy:
450g paneer, cubed
1 large onion, finely chopped
400 Grams medium tomatoes, pureed
1-2 green bell peppers (capsicum), Diced
2-3 Green Think (Non Spicy) chilies, Sliced
4 Cloves Garlic
1 Knob Ginger
4 Green Chilli
1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons oil or ghee
Salt to taste
Fresh Coriander Leaves & Ginger for garnish
Kadai Paneer Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Gravy:
450g paneer, cubed
1 large onion, finely chopped
400g medium tomatoes, pureed
1-2 green bell peppers (capsicum), diced
2-3 mild green chilies, sliced
4 cloves garlic
1 knob ginger
4 additional green chilies
1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons oil or ghee
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves and ginger for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Cut the paneer, bell peppers, green chilies, and onions into cubes or slices as desired.
Coarsely pound the ginger, garlic, and green chilies using a mortar and pestle.
Cook the Onions:
Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a kadai. Add the diced onions along with 1 teaspoon of salt to help them cook faster. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
Add Aromatics:
Once the onions are golden, add the ginger, garlic, and green chili paste. Cook for about 1 minute.
Incorporate Spices:
Add 3 teaspoons of Kadai masala (if you have prepared it) and cook for another minute to enhance the flavor.
Add Tomato Puree:
Stir in the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the mixture, indicating it's well-cooked.
Pan-Fry the Vegetables:
In a separate hot pan, lightly pan-fry the paneer, diced bell peppers, and sliced green chilies. Ensure the vegetables remain crunchy and do not overcook.
Combine Ingredients:
Gently mix the cooked sauce into the pan with the paneer and vegetables. Be careful to avoid breaking the paneer.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and ginger slices. Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
Enjoy your delicious Kadai Paneer! If you have any questions or need further tips, just let me know!
Tips:
For extra richness, you can add a splash of cream at the end.
Adjust the spice levels according to your preference by adding more or fewer green chilies.
Enjoy your homemade Kadai Paneer! If you have any questions or need further variations, feel free to ask!