Kadai Paneer

Kadai Paneer is a very popular north indian vegetarian dish . Bellpepper(Capsicum) is still fried and added to paneer and spices to make this wonderful dish.Kasoori methi which is the dried fenugreek leaves add a wonderful aroma and flavour .Typically served in a small kadai(wok) , this dish is called so not for nothing.Be prepared and be ready to stand in front of that kadai and stir for quite sometime.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups paneer cubed
1 large bell pepper chopped
3 medium onions chopped
1 large tomato chopped
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 tsp mild chilli powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp kasoori mathi
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp fresh cream to garnish
cooking oil /ghee as required




DIRECTIONS

1. Cook the chopped onions in a microwave for 7-10 minutes checking in between so that it wont burn.Let it cool down and then puree it using a blender.


2. In a small bowl take all the masala powders; Chilli powder , Coriander powder , Turmeric powder and cumin powder. Add some water and make it paste and set aside.


3. Apply a little ghee on a hot non stick skillet and arrange the paneer . Slightly roast both sides of the paneer.


4. In a pan , heat some oil and add the chopped tomatoe and bellpepper. Stir fry for about 5 minutes till bell pepper is soft .Drain them out .


5. Add some more oil to pan if required . Then add the onion paste and saute for 2 minutes . Then add the ginger garlic paste . Continue sauting the onion-ginger-garlic paste till it turns brown.Then add the masala paste and continue sauting till oil separates.


6. Add tomato paste , kasoori methi and garam masala. Mix well , add water is required and saute for a minute. Then add the fried bellpepper.Cook for 4-5 minutes stirring in between . Finally add the paneer and stir gently. Garnish with cream and serve hot with rice or rotis.