Chunks of Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) tossed in a spicy, flavourful, lightly tangy and a tad bit sweet tomato curry with capsicum (green peppers) and onions - made dhaba style (or restaurant style) at home in simple easy steps (+VIDEO)
Simple and delicious restaurant style kadai paneer recipe that is made with the most basic spices (pretty sure you have them in your pantry/ kitchen essentials). I love this spicy curry that is more like a dry "sabzi" to serve with roti or naan or just regular cumin rice.
What is kadai paneer?
Literally translated, kadai means wok or a large pot is okay too... and paneer is Indian cottage cheese. Kadai paneer is a spicy (well not too much, plus its easily customisable!) curry (not runny & more like a sabzi) or like a tangy tomato paste mixed together with capsicum (bell peppers) and onions that are cubed. It is quite popular in India and also served at almost all Indian restaurants across the globe.
What makes this recipe for kadai paneer so special, is that it gives you that burst of flavours of turmeric, chilli, coriander powder, garam masala plus the tanginess of tomatoes and that tad bit sweetness you get from a pinch of sugar - so many flavours in one, giving you the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, which makes this kadai paneer recipe perfect for a delicious comforting lunch or dinner meal made in under 20 minutes - plus its an amazing option for vegetarians.
How to make kadai paneer at home?
- start with a bit of oil + ginger + garlic
- add in your cubed onions and capsicum (green pepper) let them cook for a few seconds
- add tomato puree (blend/ blitz fresh tomatoes) + the spices (turmeric, salt, chilli) let cook for a while
- add garam masala, coriander powder, sugar and cream
- finally add the paneer - toss it all together and serve
If you would like to try more Paneer (Indian cottage cheese recipes), do check out the recipe for chilli paneer and quick & easy shahi paneer or click here to see all Indian recipes on the blog.
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Restaurant Style Kadai Paneer
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Chunks of Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) tossed in a spicy, flavourful, lightly tangy and a tad bit sweet tomato curry with capsicum (green peppers) and onions - made dhaba style (or restaurant style) at home in simple easy steps (+VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp garlic (grated)
- 1 large capsicum (cubed)
- 1 large onion (cubed)
- 1 cup tomato puree: 200 grams (see note 1)
- salt
- 1/2 tsp degi mirch
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cream or yogurt
- 200 grams paneer (cubed)
Instructions
- Add oil to a kadhai (or wok) and let heat for a few seconds. Add ginger and garlic and mix well on medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add onions and capsicum and mix until lightly cooked.
- Add tomato puree, salt, degi mirch, chilli powder, turmeric and mix until well combined.
- Cover and let cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
- Take the lid off and add garam masala, coriander powder and sugar. Mix well for a few seconds.
- Add cream or yogurt and finally add the paneer.
- Mix and serve with naan or rice.
Notes
- To make tomato puree, simply blitz fresh tomatoes in a blender and use 1 cup (200 grams) for this recipe.
Keywords: paneer, indian cottage cheese, curry, vegetarian, dinner, lunch
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