Friday 12 February 2010

Kadai Paneer

Kadai paneer is another spicy, simple and yet tasty dish. I often make this for Naan, paratha, roti or chapathi, and even for mixed rice like ghee rice, pulav rice etc. Now of our spice-india visitor requested for this recipe. So here i am posting the recipe for kadai paneer. So here is the recipe just for you.

Ingredients :

Paneer - 150 grms ( Chopped into small cubes)
Onion - 1 ( Chopped finely)
Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
Red dry chilly - 5 - 6
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Capsicum - red 1/2 and green colour 1/2chopped into cubes ( Optional)
Chilly powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - To taste
Oil - 5 - 6 tsp ( And some to fry the paneer)

Masala items :

Clove - 2
Bay leaves - 1
cinnamon stick - 1 small piece

Preparation :

* First take a pan, add oil and add the chopped paneer and fry till golden brown. * Keep the paneer aside.
* Now in the same kadai, add the masala item and fry
* Then add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and chopped onion and fry till golden brown.
* Then add the dry red chillies and fry for few mins.

* Then add the chopped capsicums and fry for few mins until they become soft and tender.
* Now add the fried paneer and mix well.

* Add the chilly powder and salt and mix well.
* Then add 1/2 cup of water and cook in medium flame until the oil starts to come out.

Hmmmmm, yummy and spicy kadai paneer is ready. Serve hot........

55 comments:

  1. yummm...looks spicy.. we made this recently for a party and it was a big hit....

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  2. That looks so mouth-watering..feeling hungry even after finishing my dinner:)

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  3. spicy and simple is the way to go! Sounds and looks delicious.

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  4. Its really tempting n mouthwatering dear....Perfect side dish for naan...

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  5. what a colourfull presentation dear..awsomeeeeeeeeee

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  6. wow looks yummy, thanks
    spicy!! :-)

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  7. Looks gorgeous. Paneer is my favorite. Will be superb with chapatis.

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  8. really colourful paneer..:)) delicious and tempting..

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  9. kadai paneer is my favourite one too, looks colourful, spicy and delicious!!!

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  10. very colorful and yummy...following you

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  11. Lovely color and the pictures are amazing, very tempting!!!

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  12. wow this looks so great! Spicy 'n Yummy!

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  13. Mouthwatering recipe!!!
    I would like to share some awards with you.Please visit my blog and share those awrds

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  14. Love this paneer dish..what a coincidence, I made this yesterday...Yours look jut perfect

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  15. Hey balakrishna saraswathy. Thanks yaar, i think you always feel so.

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  16. Hi Adukala Vishesham. Welcome to spice-india. Thanks for your wonderful comments yaar. Come again

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  17. Ann Xavier, thanks yaar. Welcome to spice-india

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  18. Thanks jagruti for your wonderful comments. Very happy to read your comments

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  19. ruchikacooks, you are right. Just right for chapathi. Welcome to spice-india. Happy to see you here. Please do visit again

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  20. Roopika prabhu, welcome. Thanks for your such a wonderful comments.

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  21. Cicily Antony. Wecome to spice-india. Very nice to have you here. Thanks for following spice-india. And very glad to read your wonderful comments

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  22. welcome Gulmohar. Glad to see you here. Thanks for such a wonderful comments.

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  23. Thanks Sahana. And very happy to get awards from you. Keep visiting spice-india

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  24. Hey,
    First time here. Love your detailed recipes and love this Kadai Paneer. Love your space dear. Following you.

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  25. i'm only just beginning to discover indian cuisine and i'm happy i ran across your blog! i will definetely make naan, and that veggie biryani looks great! have a nice day! dana

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  26. Fantastic! It looks so colorful... Thanks a lot for sharing...

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  27. i love any kind of paneer curry and urs looks delicious..
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  28. wow colorful 'n tempting.. love ur step by step presentation..

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  29. Kadai panner looks delicious.. and a nice blog..

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  30. Wow!! Kadai paneer looks super yummy!!!

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  31. I am yet to make a perfect kadai paneer. I should try your recipe.

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  32. Hi cool Lassi(e). Welcome to spice-india. Glad to read your comments. Thank you so much. Please visit again and thanks for following me.

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  33. Hi Dana, thanks for visiting spice-india. I am so happy to have you here. I am very glas your like my recipes. Do give your feedback.

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  34. Avijeet Das, its my pleasure. Thanks for visiting spice-india.

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  35. Thanks Fathima....Nice to have you here. Welcome, welcome

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  36. Thanks Rachel, try it out and please leave your feedback. Very nice to have you here.

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  37. yummmy.perfect with naan or even white rice.

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  38. I loved this recipe !! Fantastic and has woke up my taste buds !! Lovely space you have here !! Will be back !!

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  39. Fantastic Foodie Blog.
    The lovely mouthwatering pictures entice you to to cook the delicious recipes. The recipes are written in an attractive yet simple way too.
    Happy Cooking, Happy Eating, Happy Blogging.
    Regards
    Vikram Karve

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