Kadai Paneer (Cottage Cheese on the Wok!) Recipe

Name: Kadai Paneer (Cottage Cheese on the Wok!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g panir (tofu); 2 large onions; 2 red capsicums; ½ cup tomatoes, paste of; 1 piece ginger; salt; ¾ teaspoon garlic paste; 1 pinch turmeric powder; 1 ½ teaspoons red chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon coriander powder; 3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

200 g panir (tofu)
2 large onions
2 red capsicums
½ cup tomatoes, paste of
1 piece ginger
salt
¾ teaspoon garlic paste
1 pinch turmeric powder
1 ½ teaspoons red chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon coriander powder
3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped

1
To begin with, cut the paneer into equal-sized thin lengthwise pieces.
2
Next, peel and chop the onions.
3
Grind them to a fine paste.
4
Cut the ginger into juliennes (long-thin strips).
5
Heat ghee or oil in a wok.
6
Add the cumin seeds.
7
Allow to sizzle briefly.
8
Add the finely cut capsicum pieces.
9
Fry for 2 minutes.
10
Add the onion paste.
11
Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
12
Add the garlic paste and stir-fry again for another 3-4 minutes.
13
Add the ginger pieces, tomato paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder and corriander powder.
14
Fry till the ghee or oil comes out.
15
Add salt.
16
Mix, add in the paneer pieces.
17
Keep mixing till the panner pieces are coated with the masala (gravy mixture).
18
Add a cup of water.
19
Stir in.
20
Garnish with finely chopped corriander leaves.
21
Serve hot with rice or Indian flatbreads.

227

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g panir (tofu), 2 large onions, 2 red capsicums, ½ cup tomatoes, paste of, and more.

Yes, Kadai Paneer (Cottage Cheese on the Wok!) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kadai Paneer (Cottage Cheese on the Wok!)

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