Kadhai Paneer

If you are a fan of creamy yet spicy paneer dishes, you must try this Kadhai Paneer recipe. Anyone can make a thick and luscious gravy with this easy kadhai paneer recipe. Ready to serve in just under an hour, this kadhai paneer recipe will become your go-to. If you have guests coming who love paneer dishes, then you can try this Kadhai Paneer recipe and impress them with your skills. This popular North Indian recipe is ideally enjoyed with naan, paratha or rice. The traditional Kadhai Paneer recipe is a perfect mix of spices, paneer and cream. If you are bored with the usual paneer recipes like shahi paneer, palak paneer, paneer bhurji; then this one is a must-try for you, especially if you are looking for something spicy and delicious! Here’s how you can make this Kadhai Paneer recipe in restaurant style at home by following a few simple steps given below.

prep time

15 min.

cook time

30 min.

serving

4 servings

Tags : Breakfast Lunch Dinner Desert

instructions

step 1

Prepare the masala for the gravy : To make this easy recipe, heat ghee in a pan and add chopped onions. Pan-fry the onions until aromatic and light golden brown. Grind tomatoes in a grinder to make a puree and pour in the pan. Cook till masala leaves the sides of the pan or ghee floats around the sides.

step 2

Cook the masala with capsicum and the ground spices : Stir the mixture well and add ginger-garlic paste. Now, add in the spices-red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder, salt and turmeric powder. Add the cubed capsicum and the baby onions and some water to make a smooth gravy. Cook for about 2 minutes.

step 3

Cook the paneer with this gravy and garnish with cream : Now, add paneer and Kasuri methi into the pan and let it cook on a medium flame for another 4-5 minutes. Now, stir in the fresh cream gently. Garnish with some green chillies and coriander leaves and serve hot!

ingredients

250 gm paneer

2 medium chopped onion

14 tomato

5 medium green chilli

1 medium chopped into cubes capsicum ( green pepper)

1 teaspoon kasoori methi powder

1/2 cup fresh cream

2 teaspoon ginger paste

1 1/2 tablespoon garlic paste

1/2 cup water

3 tablespoon ghee

salt as required

1 teaspoon coriander powder

2 teaspoon red chilli powder

1 handful coriander leaves