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    Home » Recipes » Paneer Recipes

    Kadai Paneer Recipe | Easy Paneer Recipes

    Published: Nov 25, 2013 by Radhika . 38 Comments

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    Kadai Paneer Recipe

    Kadai Paneer recipe with step by step pictures. Kadai paneer happens to be popular Punjabi side dish that is usually served with chapathis or rotis. It is also an easy paneer recipe made using freshly ground spice powder to make this dish more fragrant.

    It also happens to be a hot favorite with my kids to order when they head to a Restaurant.  Making restaurant style kadai paneer at home is not very difficult at all.

    In fact, kadai paneer is one of the easiest paneer recipe that you can make at home. It is spicy, hot and fragrant.

    Kadai paneer

    It can either be made as a dry subzi or a semi gravy dish according to your preferences. The masala needs to coat the paneer cubes well and the juices should have been absorbed well by the paneer to taste right.

    You can serve kadai paneer both with chapathis and also with any pulao rice varieties. It is easily packed for lunch boxes too.

    Restaurant kadai Paneer

    Stepwise Procedure:

    How to make kadai paneer

    1. Heat a pan. Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, coriander seeds, red chilies and dry roast for 2 mins over low flame till the aroma arises. Take care not to burn them. Transfer to a plate and let it cool.

    2. Transfer the spices to a mixie jar. Powder it fine and keep aside.

    How to make kadai paneer

    3. Heat a pan with either oil or ghee or a combination of both. Add cumin seeds and when it sizzles, add bay leaf, onions, ginger garlic paste and sauté over low flame will the onions turn pink.

    4. Now add tomato, a pinch of salt and sauté for 3-4 mins till the tomato turns mushy.

    How to make kadai paneer

    5. Add capsicum, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, ¼ cup water and mix well. Close the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes.

    6. By now the capsicum would have softened and the raw smell of the chili powder would be gone.

    How to make kadai paneer

    7. Add the sliced or cubed paneer, coriander leaves, ground spice powder, mix well.

    8. Sprinkle about ¼ cup water, if the curry is thick. Close the pan with a lid, leaving a small gap and let it cook for 5-7 minutes over low flame.

    How to make kadai paneer

    9. Switch off flame and add crushed methi leaves. Mix well and keep the pan closed with a lid till serving.

    Paneer Capsicum Curry

    10.  Kadai Paneer is ready. Serve as an accompaniment with hot chapathis/rotis, phulkas or Naan. It goes well with pulaos too.

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    Kadai paneer recipe details below:

    Kadai Paneer Recipe

    Kadai Paneer is a popular paneer recipe that is served as side dish with Indian flat breads.
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    Prep Time : 10 mins
    Cook Time : 25 mins
    Total Time : 35 mins
    Servings : 4
    Course : Side Dish
    Cuisine : Indian
    Author : Radhika

    Ingredients
      

    • Paneer - 200 gms
    • Onion - 2
    • Tomato - 3
    • Capsicum - 1
    • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
    • Bay leaf – 1
    • Red chili powder – 1 tsp
    • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
    • Turmeric powder – ⅛ tsp
    • Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
    • Kasuri methi - 2 tsp
    • Salt – to taste
    • Oil or ghee – 2 tbsp

    To roast & powder:

    • Cinnamon – 1 inch stick
    • Cardamom – 2
    • Cloves – 2
    • Whole dry red chilies – 2
    • Whole coriander seeds – 2 tsp
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    Instructions
     

    Preparation:

    • Chop the capsicum into big cubes and keep it ready. Chop the onion and tomatoes and keep it ready.
    • Cube the paneer & set aside.

    For the powder:

    • Heat a pan. Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, coriander seeds, red chilies and dry roast for 2 mins over low flame till the aroma arises.
    • Take care not to burn them. Transfer to a plate and let it cool.
    • Transfer the spices to a mixie jar. Powder finely and keep aside.

    To make Kadai Paneer:

    • Heat a pan with either oil or ghee or a combination of both.
    • Add cumin seeds and let it sizzle.
    • Add bay leaf, onions, ginger garlic paste and sauté over low flame will the onions turn pink.
    • Now add tomato, a pinch of salt and sauté for 3-4 mins till the tomato turns mushy
    • Now add capsicum, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, ¼ cup water and mix well.
    • Close the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    • By now the capsicum would have softened and the raw smell of the chili powder would be gone.
    • Now add the sliced or cubed paneer, coriander leaves, ground spice powder, mix well.
    • Sprinkle about ¼ cup water, if the curry is thick.
    • Close the pan with a lid, leaving a small gap and let it cook for 5-7 minutes over low flame.
    • Switch off flame and add crushed methi leaves.
    • Mix well and keep the pan closed with a lid till serving.
    • Kadai Paneer is ready.
    • Serve with hot chapathis/rotis, phulkas or Naan.
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    Comments

    1. palak bhatti

      March 20, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      wow awesome recipe thanks for sharing

      Reply
    2. AnKaRa

      May 15, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Tried this and came out superbly!!! All liked it.. especially my Baby..:) Do visit my space and leave your comments!!!

      Reply
    3. AnKaRa

      May 15, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Tried this and came out superbly!!! All liked it.. especially my Baby..:) Do visit my space and leave your comments!!!

      Reply
    4. Anonymous

      May 03, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Awesome recipe ... I am going to try right away.

      Reply
    5. Swagata

      May 01, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Hi Radhika, came across your recipe and decided to try it last night. It was fabulous. So just wanted to let you know. The best part was that it was really simple and easy to cook. Thanks again! 🙂

      Reply
      • Radhika Subramanian

        May 01, 2014 at 12:30 pm

        Thank you for the feedback Swagata. Happy to hear that you liked it.

        Reply
    6. Dhiraj Barnwal

      April 18, 2014 at 8:53 pm

      As a 16 yrs old male do I need to know anything extra to make this 😛 Planning to surprise my mom..
      PS - I have only made Maggi in my life 😛

      Reply
      • Radhika Subramanian

        April 18, 2014 at 10:05 pm

        No. just follow the steps and you are good to go. just make sure you add salt wisely as an excess may ruin the entire dish.

        Reply
    7. Kajal Dhandhania

      April 15, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Hello..radhika mam, today i am gng to try your recipe for my daddy. he loves paneer specially when i cook. hope he likes it.

      Reply
    8. Chirpy Birdiieee

      April 14, 2014 at 12:02 am

      I just tried your kadai paneer recipe. loved the recipe for its simple.. the Aroma and taste were tooo good 🙂

      Reply
      • Radhika Subramanian

        April 14, 2014 at 9:25 am

        Thank you very much for trying out. Glad you liked it.

        Reply
    9. Chef Harsh

      March 04, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      Thank you radhika mam for sharing such a simple and nice dish...infact i tried it also and it became perfect -

      Reply
    10. Sangita Rath

      February 17, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      hi radhika. i tried ur kadhai paneer recipe, it was very nice. my 6 yrs old daughter loved it. thanks a lot...

      Reply
    11. shweta arora

      February 13, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      Hi radhika, I tried ur version of kadai paneer yesterday and my hubby liked it very much. Thank you so much for sharing it with us...

      Reply
    12. shweta arora

      February 13, 2014 at 7:11 pm

      Hi radhika, I tried ur version of kadai paneer yesterday and my hubby liked it very much. Thank you so much for sharing it with us...

      Reply
      • Radhika Subramanian

        February 15, 2014 at 6:17 pm

        Thank you very much for the feedback Shweta. I feel very happy that your hubby like it. Keep visiting.:)

        Reply
    13. teena

      February 12, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Hi,

      is it okay to use home made paneer? Please let me know soon.

      Reply
      • Radhika Subramanian

        February 15, 2014 at 6:15 pm

        Yes Teena. Homemade is even better as its fresh. Do let me know how it turns out for you.

        Reply
    14. Anonymous

      February 02, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      Hello Radhika,
      When should we add the spices that are powdered??

      Reply
      • Radhika Subramanian

        February 15, 2014 at 6:11 pm

        Please refer step no.6. That is when we add the powdered spices.

        Reply
    15. Anonymous

      January 18, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Hello I'am 12yr old. And I tried it for my father's birthday he liked it .so thanks for this recipe

      Reply
      • Radhika Subramanian

        January 21, 2014 at 7:46 pm

        That's so sweet of you to make this for your dad's birthday and so happy to hear that he liked it very much as well. convey my belated birthday wishes to him.

        Reply
    16. eva lakra

      January 08, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you radhika mam for sharing such a simple and nice dish...infact i tried it also and it became perfect.

      Reply
      • Radhika Subramanian

        January 12, 2014 at 8:52 pm

        Thank you very much for the positive feedback Eva. I'm so glad that you liked it.

        Reply
    17. Anonymous

      December 11, 2013 at 11:44 am

      Very nice recipe thanks for sharing

      Reply
    18. anusha praveen

      November 28, 2013 at 5:57 pm

      i like the triangle shape idea! color looks yumm

      Reply
    19. Hari Chandana

      November 27, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      Looks absolutely perfect.. yummy!!

      Reply
    20. Aruna Manikandan

      November 26, 2013 at 5:56 pm

      looks delicious and very tempting 🙂

      Reply
    21. prerna

      November 26, 2013 at 5:06 pm

      dear radhika,

      we recently went to subway, and i ate their delicious sandwich as well as salad. I immediately remembered you and thought that if you could taste them, you would make them immediately. if subway chain is there at your place, could you try it out?

      Reply
      • Radhika Subramanian

        December 30, 2013 at 11:03 pm

        Prerna, Just 2 days ago, a new outlet was opened near my place. Its just 5-7 mins walking distance from my home. Upon seeing the brand new new outlet, I remembered you. I shall definitely try out some recipes from there.

        Reply
    22. The Yogi Vegetarian

      November 26, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      Delicious! since we are now vegan I'm sure it will work great with tofu too.

      Reply
    23. AparnaRajeshkumar

      November 26, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      Paneer looks cute... store bought or home made? very appealing picture.

      Reply
    24. Rita Bose

      November 26, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Looks really yummy and delicious!

      Reply
    25. Wer SAHM

      November 26, 2013 at 10:36 am

      its truely tempting and like to give a try soon...

      Reply
    26. Hamaree Rasoi

      November 26, 2013 at 10:20 am

      Kadai Paneer is one of my favourite veg recipe. Must have tasted wonderfully well.
      Deepa

      Reply
    27. Torviewtoronto

      November 26, 2013 at 8:29 am

      looks wonderful and delicious flavours

      Reply
    28. Roshni

      November 25, 2013 at 11:44 pm

      looks yumm Radhika! love the cute shape you cut the paneer

      Reply
    29. Yes Cook

      November 25, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      Delicious kadai paneer. Beautiful clicks. So tempting.
      Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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