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Kadai Paneer

Jan-21-2016
Deepali Jain
10 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2 People
Serves
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ABOUT Kadai Paneer RECIPE

A rich and flavourful dish from my family to yours. It is a sure crowd pleaser.

Recipe Tags

  • Veg
  • Easy
  • Dinner Party
  • Main Dish

Ingredients Serving: 2

  1. 2-3 small tomatoes, chopped in square chunks
  2. 1/2 inch ginger, sliced
  3. 1-2 green chillies, slit lengthwise
  4. 1 big cardamom
  5. 1/2 stick cinnamon
  6. 1 bayleaf
  7. 2 cloves
  8. A pinch of asafoetida
  9. 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  10. 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  11. 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  12. 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  13. 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
  14. salt to taste
  15. 1/4 cup of oil
  16. 1/4 cup of tomato ketchup/ sauce
  17. 1/2 cup of makhane (lotus seeds)
  18. 1 tablespoon mix of cashew, almonds & raisins
  19. 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  20. 1/4 teaspoon all spice powder
  21. milk to adjust consistency (as required, I used 1/4 cup)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a thick bottom pan, add asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon, big cardamom, cloves, bayleaf. Gently roast them till they leave natural aroma.
  2. Add tomato chunks, slit green chilli and ginger slices. Roast them.
  3. Now add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt to taste. Toss the ingredients gently and cover the pan. Allow to cook for 5-10 minutes till tender.
  4. To this mixture, add cashews, almonds, raisins, lotus seeds, tomato sauce and sugar. Mix well.
  5. Sprinkle all-spice powder. Now add enough milk to reach a desired consistency. Usually this gravy is served thick than runny, so adjust accordingly.
  6. Allow the mixture to boil. Remove from flame and allow to cool completely.
  7. Now remove using tweezers, bayleaf, cinnamon stick, big cardamom and cloves. Grind the gravy into a paste. At this stage you can freeze the gravy for future use.
  8. When ready to use, remove and thaw it well. Add paneer or any other vegetable like capsicum or mix vegetables, simmer gently for few minutes.
  9. Serve hot with naan or parantha. Before adding vegetables, you would need to cook them (par boiled/ stir fry or steam).

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Vandana Sharma
Oct-23-2018
Vandana Sharma   Oct-23-2018

Sarika Jain
Nov-17-2017
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