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Kadhai Paneer

Kadhai or karahi is a kind of thick, circular, and deep vessel, which is used in Indian cooking. Originally made of cast iron, they are nowadays made of a number of metal, but mostly in stainless steel. As it is, the Kadhai is the trademark of several delicious Indian recipes. Many mouthwatering dishes owe there existence to the mighty Indian Kadhai. Kadhai Paneer is one of these recipes. This particular dish carries a distinct aroma and irresistible flavor. The blend of Green Pepper, dried fenugreek leaves as well as cardamom, adds to the exquisite flavor of this magnificent dish.

Another major aspect of this dish is that it is not only tasty, but is nutritious as well. This is because; it absorbs little fat and no cream. This wonderful recipe originated in Punjab and today, it has conquered the hearts of food buffs from all across the world. In fact these days, it is one of the most common dishes to be served in the restaurants across India. With the passage of time, it has undergone several changes and a number of versions of Kadhai Paneer have evolved over time. Today, we find a number of different recipes of Kadhai Paneer.

As a food buff, I was forced by my taste buds to try the different variants of Kadhai Paneer. Out of these variants, I found this particular recipe to be the most appealing.

Ingredients

  • I kg. Paneer
  • Two Green Capsicum
  • 2&1/2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tsp Coriander seed powder
  • 8 red chilies
  • 3 tsp. kasuri methi
  • 4 chopped green chilies
  • 5 chopped tomatoes
  • 1 small of chopped coriander
  • 8 Tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Chop the Paneer into medium sized cubes.
  2. Now, chop the capsicum into thin strips.
  3. Take a pan and heat oil in it.
  4. Add to it, the ginger garlic paste and cook over a low flame for some time.
  5. Now, add capsicum, chilly powder and the coriander powder; and saute for a few minutes.
  6. After this, add the green chilies along with the diced tomatoes and cook till the oil begins to separate from the mixture.
  7. Now add to it, kasuri methi to it and saute for some time. After this add salt as per taste.
  8. There after add the Paneer pieces to it and cook for some time. Now, garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Your Kadhai Paneer is ready to serve. Serve hot with naan, roti or paratha.

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