Description
A North Indian staple stir-frying homemade cheese 'Paneer' and cubed onions/green peppers with a rich tomato-based sauce and coarsely ground spices (Kadai Masala).
Restaurants serving Kadai Paneer
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Paneer(Cottage cheese)
- Onion
- Green peppers
- Tomato
- Coriander seeds
- Red chilies
Instructions
- Dry-roast coriander seeds, red chilies etc., crush coarsely to prepare 'Kadai Masala'.
- Heat oil in a pan, briefly fry cubed Paneer, onions, green peppers until browned, remove.
- Put tomato puree, garlic ginger, Kadai Masala in a pot, fry until oil separates (Masala base), return Paneer and veg, coating firmly with sauce.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense punch of coarse spices and Paneer richness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Atsuage (substituting Paneer texture and volume)
Pairing
Naan、Paratha
Trivia
[Trend] A must-order menu for vegetarians at North Indian restaurants. It replaces Kadai Chicken's meat with Paneer, but Paneer absorbs spice and tomato umami, bringing satisfaction surpassing meat.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Drizzle a little heavy cream (Malai) at the end, enjoying a mild flavor-change to the wild Kadai Masala heat!
Allergen
Dairy