Kadai Paneer

Ingredients

• Salt (to taste)
• Oil (2 tablespoons)
• Coriander leaves (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Cumin seeds (1/2 teaspoon)
• Coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
• Red chili powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• Turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• Kadai masala (2 teaspoons)
• Green chili (1, slit)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1-inch piece, grated)
• Tomato (2 medium, pureed)
• Onion (1 large, finely chopped)
• Capsicum (bell pepper) (1 large, diced)
• Paneer (250 grams, cubed)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a kadai or pan over medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and slit green chili. Sauté for a minute.
5. Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.
6. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and kadai masala. Mix well.
7. Add diced bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
8. Add cubed paneer and gently mix to coat it with the masala.
9. Cover the kadai and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or roti.