Kadai Paneer is a spicy, tangy, and flavorful curry dish that is great for occasions such as parties and special events or for those with a high want factor.

The preparation of Kadai Paneer dish is very simple and it has lots of taste to accompany chapatti, naan or rice. Well, now let’s start with a detailed description of how this wonderful dish can be prepared.

Step-by-Step Recipe

Step 1: Prepare Paneer and Capsicum

• We have taken 300 grams of paneer. Cut out the paneer into 1-inch square chunks.
• Let us chop the capsicum as well. We have 1 capsicum, cut it into square chunks as well Remove the seeds.
• Now let us roast the paneer chunks. Heat a pan and add 2 to 3 tsp oil in it. Then place the paneer chunks in the pan. Roast the chunks until they get a little brown from beneath.
• Now flip the sides when the paneer chunks turn a little brown from beneath. Continue roasting the chunks until they get a little brown on the other side as well. Transfer the fried paneer chunks to a plate.
• Now drop the capsicum chunks in the pan and roast them until a little crunchy.
  Stir them well and cover for a minute.
• After a minute, the capsicum chunks are roasted well and turned crunchy. Transfer them to a separate plate as well. Both of them are roasted and ready.

Step 2: Prepare the Masala

• Now let us prepare a masala. For this, heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok. We have taken 3 tomatoes, 2 green chillies and 10 to 12 cashews, and ground them to make a fine paste.
• Oil is heated well, splutter ½ tsp cumin seeds first. When the seeds crackle, add 1 pinch of asafoetida and bring the flame to a minimum to avoid browning of spices. Add 1/3 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, Add 1 tbsp dry fenugreek leaves.
• We are done with sautéing the masala, now add 1 tsp ginger paste and tomato-green chilly-cashew paste followed by ¼ tsp red chilly powder.
• If you prefer eating spicier then increase the quantity of red chilly powder. Now sauté the masala till oil starts leaving its edges.

[ We used 10 to 12 cashews with tomatoes for making the paste as it enhances the flavor of the curry. You can use 2 tbsp soaked poppy seeds, along with tomato and make a fine paste Also, you can take 2 tbsp soaked melon seeds and grind them with tomato-green chilly to make a fine paste.]

[ You can also add 2 to 3 tbsp cream to the masala to enhance its taste. If you wish to add garlic and onion to the masala grind them finely and sauté with the masala.]

• Oil has started separating from the edges Masala is roasted and ready.

Step 3: Combine Ingredients

• Now add 1 tsp salt less than ¼ tsp garam masala and mix well. Now add ½ cup water to the masala and mix well.
• Drop the roasted paneer and capsicum chunks into the masala. Mix everything well.
• Add some coriander leaves as well. Mix it. Cover and cook the sabzi on medium-low flame for 4 to 5 minutes so that paneer and capsicum absorb the spices correctly.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

• Sabzi is now ready. Give a nice stir to the sabzi then transfer it to another bowl. Mouth drooling and sumptuous kadai paneer is ready, garnished with some green coriander.
• Serve this tempting kadai paneer sabzi steaming hot with chapatti, paratha, naan or rice. Making this sabzi is really easy and convenient. Try making this recipe at your home and share your experiences in the comment section.

Why You’ll Love This Kadai Paneer Recipe

This recipe is very easy to prepare, the ingredients are easily accessible. The inclusion of cashews and fresh fenugreek leaves lifts the flavour of the preparation to another level making it ideal for festive occasions.

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