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Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Kadai Paneer



Ingredients:

  1. Paneer - about 300 grams (cut into cubes)
  2. Onion - 1 (cut into half inch pieces)
  3. Capsicum - 2 (cut into half inch pieces)
  4. Tomatoes - 4 (cut into small pieces)
  5. Coriander seeds - 1 1/2 tsp 
  6. Red chilies - 5-6 (add more or less according to desired spice level)
  7. Ginger - 1 inch piece (shredded)
  8. Garlic - 2 cloves (shredded)
  9. Green chilies - 2 (slit them)
  10. Dried methi leaves - about 1/2 tsp 
  11. Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
  12. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  13. Salt - to taste 
  14. Oil
  15. Fresh coriander leaves - for garnish
Method:
  1. Dry roast the coriander seeds and red chilies till they turn a little brown. (Make sure not to turn them black).
  2. When it cools, grind into a coarse mixture.
  3. Heat oil in a kadai and add the shredded ginger and garlic . (Alternatively you can add the ginger-garlic paste).
  4. Saute for a couple of minute and add the onions. 
  5. Saute till the onions turn transparent.
  6. Add the tomatoes and cook till they become soft. 
  7. Add the ground mixture, turmeric powder, required salt and cook till the tomatoes becomes like a paste. (This should take about 8-10 minutes)
  8. Add the capsicum, mix well and cover the kadai. Cook till the capsicum becomes soft. (Sprinkle little water if you need to, so that the mixture does not stick to the kadai).
  9. Add the paneer cubes, garam masala and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Switch off the flame and crush the methi leaves and add it to the kadai paneer. Mix well.
  11. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  12. Serve hot with chapatis.