AUTHENTIC KADAI PANEER- RESTAURANT STYLE

Back in India, Whenever we used to go to restaurants, One paneer dish is unfailingly ordered no matter what. And among them Kadai paneer was one of my favorite. Kadai paneer is a combination of paneer and peppers in a tomato based gravy.How many times we want to create a restaurant style taste at home and always wish we could do that. After lots of trials i came across this wonderful recipe from Pavithra.

But before i start i would like to share something.
My mom is an Amazing cook and i learned almost every dishes from her. So i dedicate my first recipe on this blog to my mom who is the greatest cook i ever came across. And also my Husband who supported me in every way n encouraged me to start this blog. 

Paneer - 350 gm (Home made or store bought)

Onion - 1/4 cup cubed

Red bell pepper - 1/2 cup cut into cubes

Green bell pepper - 1 cup cut into cubes

Tomato - 1 small cut into cubes and deseeded

Coriander seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Kasoori methi - 2 tsp (DRIED FENUGREEK LEAVES)

Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Green chilli slits - 1-2 tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Cilantro for garnishing

For making gravy:

Tomato - 4-5 (small)

Ginger paste - 1/2 tbsp

Garlic - 4 flakes (make to paste)

Coriander cumin powder - 1/2 tbsp

Red Chilli powder- 3/4 tbsp (adjust according to your spice level)

Turmeric powder - 1tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Salt

Water - 3/4 cup (add according to the thickness of gravy)

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Roast the coriander seeds till u get a good aroma.
2. Once it cools down coarsely powder it.
3. Now heat oil in a Kadai.
4. Add ginger garlic paste n then the tomatoes.
5. Now add the spices(salt,turmeric,coriander cumin powder, red chilli powder)
6. Saute it untill the tomatoes are mushy n you get a nice saucy texture.
7. Now add sugar n mix it. 
8. if the sauce is too thick adjust the consistency by adding water.Your gravy is ready.Keep aside.
9. meanwhile make sure your paneer, onions, tomatoes and  peppers are cubed and ready to go.
10. Heat oil in a pan. Add green chillies and saute.
11. Saute paneer till its golden brown in color.
12. Add bell peppers and cook them partially.(Make sure it has its crunch,do not cook them completely)
13. Add salt and mix it.
14. Now add the prepared gravy and mix well.
15. Once the gravy is evenly coated on the veggies add crushes coriander seeds.
16. Now slightly hand crush the kasoori methi and add it to the paneer mixture.It gives nice aroma.
17. Give a nice toss to the mixture and then add the deseeded tomatoes and about 1/4th tsp of garam masala.
18. Once you add tomatoes do not saute too much just give a little mix . Garnish it with cilantro
19. Enjoy it with your favorite Paratha or Rotis!!!