Kadai Paneer
by Tarla Dalal
When you go to a restaurant and wish to order a dish that everyone will like, Kadai Paneer is one of the first options that is voted for!
This all-time favourite paneer dish is so popular because of the rich texture and intense flavour of the gravy, which results from the interplay of ingredients like tomato puree and fresh cream with veggies like onion and capsicum, not to forget a whole lot of spice powders including garam masala and dried fenugreek leaves.
This gravy gives the paneer a beautiful base to rest on and show off its succulent texture. Enjoy the Kadai Paneer hot, with a garnish of fresh coriander!
Baby Corn Masala , Baingan Bhurta , Bhojpuri Aloo , Dahiwale Simla Mirch and Kadhai Khumbh Subzi are a few other subzis you can cook in a microwave.
Kadai Paneer recipe - How to make Kadai Paneer
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into thick strips
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
3/4 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
4 tbsp tomato puree
1/4 cup sliced capsicum
1 tbsp fresh cream
a pinch of sugar
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
- Method
- Combine the oil, onions, garlic and ginger in a microwave safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the coriander-cumin seeds powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and kasuri methi, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato purée, capsicum and 1/4 cup of water, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the paneer, fresh cream, sugar, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
| Energy | 255 cal |
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 21.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 370.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 7.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 281.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 168.2 mg |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 73.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
You mentioned in each stage, microwave on high for 2 minutes. What is that high. Is it just microwave or Will this high / low range be available on microwave. How to select.
Hi can this recipe last for three four months?
kadai paneer spicy or non spicy
Just delicious!
Hello Ma''am. .. I m a big fan of yours. Tried this recipe. ..kids just love it.
you didnt use oil anywhere?
Hello Mam, i tried this recipe and it came out very well. Thank you :-)
Comes out very well. I made it on gas and not microwave.
Hi Will just try it. ??