Kadai Paneer

Kadhi Paneer is a delicious main dish for any special occasion. Paneer, onion and capsicum are sauteed in spicy tomato gravy.

Preparation Time: 30 min. Cooking Time: 20 min.
Serves 6.





Ingredients

• 500 gms  paneer (cottage cheese)


• 100 gms capsicum cubed


• 4 tomatoes, chopped


• 2 medium Onions Cubed


• 4 tbsp fresh cream / 1 cup milk


• 2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds crushed


• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seed (methi dana)


• 1/2 tsp Jeera (cumin seed)


•  3/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)


• 2tsp red chilly powder


• 1 green chilly chopped


• 2 tsp ginger garlic paste


•  2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)


• pinch of asofetida (heeng)


• 3 tbsp ghee


• salt to taste

Method

1. Slice the paneer and capsicum into cubes.


2. Heat the ghee, add jeera, methi dana, heeng and ginger garlic paste and cook on a slow flame for a few seconds.


3. Add the onion and saute till it turn golden brown


4. Add capsicum and Dhania powder and red chilly powder and cook on a slow flame for 30 seconds. Add little water if masala starts burning.


5. Add the green chillies and fry again for a few seconds.


6. Add the tomatoes and cook until the ghee comes on top.


7. Add the kasuri methi and salt and fry again for a few seconds.


8. Finally, add the sliced paneer and cook for a few minutes.


9. When capsicum is done add cream and cook for another 2 minutes.


10. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.