Kadai Paneer

Here I am blogging about a very simple restaurant style gravy with paneer.Among various paneer recipes making this kadai paneer is a breeze. There may be various recipes to make this dish but the one I am blogging here is very easy with no grinding involved. Soft and succulent paneer cubes sauteed along with onion,carrots form a very delicious and creamy semi dry gravy.It makes a finger licking combination with butter naan,kulcha,jeera rice etc.

Kadai paneer recipe
Star ingredients:Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
Time:40 minutes
Serves:3
Ingredients:
1 cup small pieces of paneer
1/2 green bell pepper cubed
2 large onions
2 large tomatoes
1 small piece of ginger
3 green chillies
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
2 cloves
Kasuri methi for garnishing
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Salt
Oil
Method:
1.Heat little ghee on a cast iron tava and fry the paneer pieces till golden brown.In the mean time bring a large pot of water to boil and once the paneer is fried put it in the boiling water,remove from heat and close.Keep aside.
2.In the same kadai,saute cumin,green chillies and ginger.Next addsliced onion and saute till golden.
3.Add the finely chopped tomatoes and saute.Add sugar and saute till mushy.
3.Add bell pepper cubes and saute for few minutes.
4.Add all the dry spice powders and mix well.
5.Drain the paneer cubes from hot water,add to the tomato masala and mix well.Add 2 cups of water.
6.Cook till the gravy thickens and becomes semi dry creamy gravy.

7.Serve hot with any flat bread

Notes:
1.You can add some fresh cream if needed at the end
2.You any colored bell pepper of your choice
3.Substitute paneer with tofu for vegan option