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कढ़ाई पनीर रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Kadhai Paneer ( Punjabi Khana ) in Hindi)

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About Kadhai Paneer ( Punjabi Khana )

Ingredients

Methods

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What is kadhai paneer made of?

How to make kadhai masala

How to make kadhai paneer

Pro tips to make kadhai paneer

Nutrient values

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Punjabi style kadhai paneer is a vibrant and flavorful North Indian dish thats loved for its spicy, tangy, and aromatic flavours. Learn how to make kadhai paneer recipe | Punjabi style kadhai paneer | paneer kadai sabzi |

kadhai paneer is a delicious and aromatic dish made using harmonious blend of aromatic spices, vibrant bell peppers, and velvety paneer creates a dish that is both irresistible to the taste buds. Whether you enjoy it at a restaurant or make it at home, paneer kadai sabzi is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

Punjabi style kadhai paneer is typically served with naan or roti bread, and it can also be enjoyed with rice. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

pro tips to make kadhai paneer: 1. Instead of green capsicum you can also use coloured capsicum cubes to make this recipe. 2. Adding fresh cream makes the gravy luscious and creamy. 3. Make sure to use fresh curd to avoid the gravy from getting sour as we are also adding tomato pulp as the base of the gravy.

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Ingredients

For Kadhai Masala

1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1/2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)

1 small cinnamon (dalchini) stick

1 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli

1 green cardamom (elaichi)

Other Ingredients

1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes

1/2 cup onion cubes

1/2 cup capsicum cubes

3 tbsp ghee

1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)

1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

1 tsp finely chopped green chillies

1 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped tomato

1/2 cup tomato pulp

1 tbsp curd (dahi)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

1 tbsp chilli powder

1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder

salt to taste

1/2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

2 tbsp fresh cream

Method

For kadhai paneer

To make kadhai paneer, dry roast all the ingredients of kadhai masala in a small pan on medium flame for 2 minutes.
Remove, cool and blend into a coarse powder. Keep aside.
Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a board non- stick pan and fry the paneer cubes for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown from all the sides.
Add onion cubes and capsicum cubes and cook on high flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Heat the remaining ghee in a kadhai or a deep pan, add the cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, and green chillies.
Sauté for few seconds on medium flame. Add onions and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the tomatoes and sauté further for 2 minutes.
Add the tomato pulp, curd, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander cumin seeds powder, 1 tsp of prepared kadhai masala, salt to taste and ½ cup hot water.
Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the sautéed paneer and veggies, kasuri methi and fresh cream. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.
Serve the kadhai paneer hot roti or rice.

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what is kadhai paneer made of?

1. See the below image of list of ingredients for kadhai masala.
2. See the below image of list of ingredients for making kadhai paneer.

how to make kadhai masala

1. To make kadhai paneer, add 1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds in a small pan.
2. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
3. Add 1/2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch).
4. Add 1 small cinnamon stick.
5. Add 1 green cardamom.
6. Add bay leaf.
7. Add 1 dry Kashmiri red chili.
8. Dry roast on medium flame for 2 minutes.
9. Remove, cool and blend into a coarse powder. Keep aside.

how to make kadhai paneer

1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a board non- stick pan.
2. Add 1½ cups of paneer cubes.
3. Shallow fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown from all the sides.
4. Add ½ cup onion cubes.
5. Add ½ cup capsicum cubes.
6. Cook on high flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
7. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp ghee in a kadhai or a deep pan.
8. Add ½ tsp cumin seeds.
9. Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger.
10. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic.
11. Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
12. Sauté for few seconds on medium flame.
13. Add 1 cup finely chopped onions.
14. Cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
15. Add ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes.
16. Sauté further for 2 minutes.
17. Add ½ cup tomato pulp.
18. Add 1 tbsp curd (dahi).
19. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder.
20. Add 1 tbsp chilli powder.
21. Add 1 tsp coriander cumin seeds powder.
22. Add 1 tsp of prepared kadhai masala.
23. Mix well.
24. Add salt to taste.
25. Add ½ cup hot water.
26. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
27. Add the sautéed paneer and veggies.
28. Add ½ tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).
29. Mix well.
30. Add 2 tbsp fresh cream.
31. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.
32. Serve kadhai paneer hot roti or rice.

pro tips to make kadhai paneer

1. Instead of green capsicum you can also use coloured capsicum cubes to make this recipe.
2. Adding fresh cream makes the gravy luscious and creamy.
3. Make sure to use fresh curd to avoid the gravy from getting sour as we are also adding tomato pulp as the base of the gravy.

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	315 cal
Protein	9 g
Carbohydrates	13.7 g
Fiber	1.7 g
Fat	25 g
Cholesterol	0.6 mg
Sodium	12.5 mg

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Ravina

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Ravina. Thanks Rosan. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy cooking.

Foodie#481305

March 13, 2025, midnight

My husband and I both work so our office tiffins are usually drab .I was on vacation and wanted to pack something interesting and yummy for my husband. I chose this recipe. It was quick to make and turned out very tasty The best part was that by frying and then putting in water, the paneer retained its softness and did not become chewy which it usually becomes. Kasuri methi lent a very good aroma to the dish. My family liked it very much and it feels so good when they ask me to cook it again. Thank you very much Ma'am for the dish recipe.