Kadai Paneer Recipe Restaurant Style (2024)

December 11, 2016 By rachnaskitchen 31 Comments

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Kadai Paneer Recipe

This paneer recipe is one themost famousrecipe out of allpaneer recipes, traditionally made in wok (Kadai) as the name suggests. It is made usingtangy juicy tomatoes melted to form a curry sauce that coats colourful bellpeppers, accompanied by snow white Paneer (becoming little cheesy 😉

Kadai paneer recipe uses a Masala called Kadai Masala,this spice mix differentiate it from other Indiancurry recipes.I have used home made Kadai Masala.This recipe goes very well with Naan or rice. Lets see the recipe.

If you are looking for recipes of paneer, you may like Khoya Matar Paneer Recipe,Paneer Butter Masala Recipeand Chilli Paneer Recipe (Gravy)Shahi paneer recipe

Ingredients

200 gms paneer( Indian cottage cheese)
2 tbsp kadai masala powder2 tablespoon oil/ghee
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 to 2 green chilies, chopped
2 medium sized onions, cut into 1 inch piece
5 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 inch piece of bell pepper(red, green, yellow)
1 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves
Water as required
salt to taste
A few chopped coriander leaves for garnish(optional)

Step by step kadai paneer

Step 1. First prepare the kadai masala and keep it aside. Chop the onions and capscium into 1 inch piece. Roughlychop tomatoes and keep the tomato aside.

Step 2.In a wok heat oil or ghee, add the ginger-garlic paste and saute till their raw aroma disappears.
Then add the chopped onions and saute till transparent. Add green chillies. Then add 1 tbsp Kadai masala(save rest for using later for garnish) and saute for about 2-3 min.

Step 3.Add the tomatoes and saute for 2 to 3 mins. Once the tomatoes become tender, add bell peppers,stir well and saute for few min.

Step 4.After sauteing you will notice that oil is oozing out of the mixture. Add water, the quantity of water will depend on what consistency you want for gravy ( I used¾ cup of water).
Step 5. Sprinkle some salt and simmer for about 5-6 min on low heat. Open lid, you will see medium thick gravy has formed then, add paneer cubes and stir well. Again cook for 3- 4 min with lid closed.

Step 6. Then add crushed dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)and sprinkle left (1 tbsp) kadai masala powder and stir.

Serve Kadai paneer hot along with naan, roti or pulao rice.

Tip

Home made Kadai Masala and Home made Paneer makes huge difference in taste of this paneer recipe.

Recipe card – Kadai paneer

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Kadai Paneer Recipe Restaurant Style

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Kadai Paneer, one of the most famous Indian curries, is traditionally made in wok (Kadai) as the name suggests. It is made using tangy juicy tomatoes melted to form a sauce that coats colourful bellpeppers, accompanied by snow white Paneer (becoming little cheesy 😉 Kadai paneer uses a Masala called Kadai Masala , this spice mix differentiate it from other Indian paneer curries. I have used home made Kadai Masala . This recipe goes very well with Naan or rice.

Course:Main

Cuisine:Indian

Servings: 4

Author: Rachna's Kitchen

Ingredients

200gms paneerIndian cottage cheese
2tbspkadai masala powder
2tablespoonoil/ghee
1tspginger paste
1tspgarlic paste
1 to 2green chilieschopped
2medium sized onionscut into 1 inch piece
5medium tomatoeschopped
1inchpiece of bell pepperred, green, yellow
1teaspoondry fenugreek leaves
Water as required
salt to taste
A few chopped coriander leaves for garnishoptional

Instructions

First prepare the kadai masala.
Chop the onions and capscium into 1 inch piece. Roughly chop tomatoes and keep the tomato aside.
In a wok heat oil or ghee, add the ginger-garlic paste and saute till their raw aroma disappears.
Then add the chopped onions and saute till transparent. Add green chillies.
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Add 1 tbsp Kadai masala(save rest for using later for garnish) and saute for about 2-3 min.
Add the tomatoes and saute for 2 to 3 mins. Once the tomatoes become tender, add bell peppers, stir well and saute for few min.
After sauteing you will notice that oil is oozing out of the mixture. Add water, the quantity of water will depend on what consistency you want for gravy.
Sprinkle some salt and simmer for about 5-6 min on low heat. Open lid, you will see medium thick gravy has formed then, add paneer cubes and stir well.
Again cook for 3- 4 min with lid closed. Then add crushed dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)and sprinkle left (1 tbsp) kadai masala powder and stir.
Serve Kadai paneer hot along with naan, roti or pulao rice.

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Comments

Shubha says
March 9, 2015 at 2:03 pm

wonderfully prepared dish!!
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 9, 2015 at 9:50 pm
  
  Thankyou so much !!
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Ritu ahuja says
March 9, 2015 at 4:30 pm

It looks delicious. Very inviting 🙂
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 9, 2015 at 9:50 pm
  
  Thanks Ritu !!
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Saanvi says
March 9, 2015 at 5:49 pm

Looks delicious…
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 9, 2015 at 9:51 pm
  
  Thanks Sanvi
  Reply
Sundari says
March 9, 2015 at 6:48 pm

Wow! looks so yummy!! picture perfect 🙂
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 9, 2015 at 9:52 pm
  
  Thankyou Sundari, glad that you liked it.
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traditionallymodernfood says
March 9, 2015 at 8:53 pm

Looks delicious:-)nice clicks
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 9, 2015 at 9:54 pm
  
  Thanks a lot Vidya
  🙂
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alia says
March 9, 2015 at 9:55 pm

Love the presentation.
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 10, 2015 at 12:12 pm
  
  Thanks Alia
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Vanita says
March 9, 2015 at 10:03 pm

Nice, will try soon.
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farin ahmed says
March 10, 2015 at 11:00 am

Lovely click and yummy paneer dear
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 10, 2015 at 12:13 pm
  
  Thank you so much Farin 🙂
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Kirti says
March 10, 2015 at 11:11 am

Lovely dish , well presented !
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 10, 2015 at 12:13 pm
  
  Thanks Kirti 🙂
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Jeena says
March 10, 2015 at 12:24 pm

wonderful preparation, lovely… Nice clicks too.
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 10, 2015 at 1:41 pm
  
  Thankyou Jeena
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Nimisha says
March 10, 2015 at 1:44 pm

Lovely recipe with clear steps. Thanks
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 10, 2015 at 1:45 pm
  
  Thankyou Nimisha
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Savita @ ChefDeHome says
March 10, 2015 at 7:29 pm

Kadai paneer sure looks really very tempting, Rachna! I just need a roti now! 🙂 good share!
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 10, 2015 at 7:45 pm
  
  Thanks a lot Savita 🙂
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vibha says
March 11, 2015 at 8:54 am

all recipe pics are superb , well made n presented rachana
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 11, 2015 at 9:42 am
  
  Thankyou Vibha.
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padma says
March 11, 2015 at 9:30 am

Looks absolutely gorgeous and delicious:)..I’m drooling here:)
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- rachnaskitchen says
  March 11, 2015 at 9:43 am
  
  Thanks Padma, you are welcome dear 😉
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srigowri says
July 28, 2016 at 8:05 am

how to prepare the kadai masala
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- rachnaskitchen says
  July 28, 2016 at 10:13 am
  
  Hello,
  Here is the recipe link for homemade kadai masala powder.
  http://rachnas-kitchen.com/homemade-kadai-masala-powder/
  Reply

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