Showing posts with label kadaai masala. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kadaai masala. Show all posts

Monday, July 8, 2024

Kadaai Paneer masala

There are two varieties of kadai paneer. One is like a gravy and the other one is dry like a sukka. Today we are preparing the gravy type.

In this recipe we are preparing the traditional kadai masala powder from scratch. Kindly see my youtube video for more details. Also pls subscribe, like and share to show your support. Thank you !

Kadai Paneer is a dish prepared using paneer, bellpepper and made like a thick spicy gravy. The special masala used in this recipe distinguishes it from Paneer mattar masala (paneer with peas gravy)  , Shahi paneer (sweetish, creamy gravy) etc.

Kadai masala is made with coriander seeds, red chilies, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon & fennel seeds. Coriander seeds are used in larger proportion than the regular curry masala.







                                   









Ingredients:
Kadai masala:
Coriander seed - 3 tbsp
Dry red chili - 4
Cinnamon - 1 /2 inch
Fennel - 1 tsp
Cardamom - 6
Cloves - 6

Saute and Puree:
Peanut Oil -  2 Tbsp
Onion - 1
Tomato - 2
Ginger -  1 inch
Garlic - 1 
Cashew - 10

Other Ingredients:
Peanut oil / Ghee - 2 tbsp
Paneer - 1 lb
Capsicum -2 
Salt - 2 tsp
Ginger julienne - 2 tbsp
Cilantro - few
Onion - big cubes
Kasuri methi - 1 tbsp

Method:
First prepare the kadaai masala.
Dry roast the items given under kadai masala gently. Powder them using the small mixie jar.

Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger garlic and fry till garlic wilts. Then add onion , cashew and fry till onion turns mild red.  Add chopped tomato and fry till mushy.
Let cool. Puree to a thick paste with 1 cup water.

Heat oil in the pan. Add onion, capsicum, paneer and fry a little bit. The onion and pepper should be crunchy. Don't overcook them. Take them out. Keep aside.

Add the tomato masala, kadai masala to the pan. Cook well till oil separates and raw smell vanishes. 
Then add the fried bellpepper, paneer, onion. 
Add required salt.
Mix well. Garnish with ginger julienne and crushed kasuri methi.

Kadai paneer is ready !
















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