Description
Kadai Paneer is a vibrant and flavorful Indian dish that brings the delightful essence of Indian cuisine to your dining table. This vegetarian recipe features paneer, or Indian cottage cheese, sautéed with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices, creating a mouthwatering experience perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. The rich flavors and appealing presentation make it a favorite among both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams paneer, cubed
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and green)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop vegetables and cube the paneer.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds until fragrant.
- Sauté onions until golden brown to enhance sweetness.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté until aromatic.
- Add spices (coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric, salt) and mix before adding pureed tomatoes. Cook until oil separates.
- Add diced bell peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but crisp.
- Gently fold in cubed paneer and sprinkle garam masala on top, mixing carefully.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve warm with naan or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg