Punjabi Kadhai Paneer Recipe For A Spicy Meal

By Garima Johar

November 6, 2024

Kadhai paneer is a popular Punjabi dish which features paneer prepared in a rich and spicy gravy. Known for its vibrant colour and aroma, you can make it at home with this easy recipe.

Ingredients

For The Masala: 2 tbsp coriander seeds 2 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp fennel seeds 3 dried red chillies 2 tsp black peppercorns

Ingredients

For The Gravy: 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion 1 capsicum 1 inch ginger 2 cloves garic 2 tomatoes 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp garam masala powder 1/2 tbsp coriander-cumin powder Salt to taste 1 cup water 200g paneer 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Step 1

Dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, red chillies, and peppercorns. Grind into a coarse powder.

Step 2

Saute chopped onion, capsicum, ginger, and garlic. Add chopped tomatoes.

Step 3

Mix in red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander-cumin powder, and salt.

Step 4

Pour some water, bring the gravy to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add pan-fried paneer cubes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the ground masala and kasuri methi. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.