{"id":"6571c07c-d23e-481e-9b8b-2649bbfdb152","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6571c07c-d23e-481e-9b8b-2649bbfdb152","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/kadai-paneer-recipe-kadai-paneer/","title":"Kadai Paneer Recipe (Restaurant Style)","description":"Kadai Paneer is a popular North Indian dish made with paneer cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy along with onions and capsicum. The dish is flavored with freshly ground kadai masala and traditionally cooked in a thick-bottomed kadai. This version has a bold, slightly smoky taste and is commonly served with Indian breads.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/kadai-paneer-3.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"5 to 6 kashmiri red chilies (- broken and seeds removed)","item":"kashmiri red chilies","quantity":5,"quantity_max":6,"preparation":"- broken and seeds removed"},{"text":"1½ tablespoons coriander seeds","item":"coriander seeds","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons oil","item":"oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"⅓ to ½ cup (90 grams or 1 medium-sized) onions (- finely chopped )","item":"(90 grams or 1 medium-sized) onions","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"quantity_max":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- finely chopped"},{"text":"2 teaspoons (ginger-garlic paste)","item":"2 teaspoons (ginger-garlic paste)","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"ginger-garlic paste"},{"text":"2½ to 3 cups (400 grams or 5 to 6 medium-sized) tomatoes (- finely chopped )","item":"(400 grams or 5 to 6 medium-sized) tomatoes","quantity":2.5,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- finely chopped"},{"text":"¾ to 1 cup (1 medium to large) capsicum (- thinly sliced)","item":"(1 medium to large) capsicum","quantity":0.75,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- thinly sliced"},{"text":"1 to 2 green chilies (or 1 small serrano pepper - slit)","item":"green chilies","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"preparation":"or 1 small serrano pepper - slit"},{"text":"½ cup water (or add as required)","item":"water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or add as required"},{"text":"½ teaspoon garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"250 grams paneer (- cubed (Indian cottage cheese))","item":"paneer (- cubed (Indian cottage cheese))","quantity":250,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (- crushed (kasuri methi))","item":"dried fenugreek leaves (- crushed (kasuri methi))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons coriander leaves (- chopped (cilantro leaves))","item":"coriander leaves (- chopped (cilantro leaves))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 inch ginger (- julienne)","item":"inch ginger","quantity":1,"preparation":"- julienne"},{"text":"salt (as required)","item":"salt","preparation":"as required"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a spice-grinder or mixer-grinder or mortar-pestle take the coriander seeds and red chilies.","section":"Making Kadai Masala"},{"number":2,"text":"Grind to a semi-fine powder or fine powder and set aside.","section":"Making Kadai Masala"},{"number":3,"text":"In a kadai or frying pan, heat oil. Add finely chopped onions and sauté them till they turn translucent.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":4,"text":"Then add ginger-garlic paste. Saute till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic goes away.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":5,"text":"Now add the finely chopped tomatoes. Saute tomatoes for 3 to 4 mins.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":6,"text":"Then add the ground kadai masala to the tomatoes.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":7,"text":"Saute the tomatoes till the whole mixture become like a paste and starts to leave oil. The mixture will also look glossy and you will see oil releasing from the sides.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":8,"text":"Now add the capsicum julienne. Saute the capsicum for about 3 to 4 minutes.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":9,"text":"Then add green chilies and water.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":10,"text":"Mix very well and saute till the capsicum is half-cooked.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":11,"text":"Add salt and garam masala powder. Mix these well.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":12,"text":"Next add the paneer cubes and gently stir to combine with the sautéed masala base.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":13,"text":"Lastly add crushed frenugreek leaves, ginger julienne and coriander leaves. Mix again.","section":"Making Kadai Paneer"},{"number":14,"text":"Serve kadai paneer, hot or warm with Indian flat breads - roti, paratha or naan.","section":"Serving Suggestions"},{"number":15,"text":"You can also serve it with a soft bread or fluffy dinner rolls and even jeera rice or peas pulao or steamed rice. Remember to serve with a side of thinly sliced onions and lemon wedges.","section":"Serving Suggestions"},{"number":16,"text":"You can make grilled sandwiches, toasties or a wrap or roll with the dry kadai paneer. Add some melting cheese when making these warm sandwiches or rolls.","section":"Serving Suggestions"},{"number":17,"text":"Another idea is to make a pizza with the semi-dry kadai paneer and mozzarella cheese as toppings.","section":"Serving Suggestions"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:16:58.219035+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:16:58.219035+00:00"}