Kadai paneer

INGREDIENTS

FOR KADAI MASALA:

• 2 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin / jeera
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 3 dried kashmiri red chilli

FOR ONION TOMATO PASTE:

• 2 tsp oil
• 3 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 inch ginger, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tomato, finely chopped

FOR KADAI PANEER GRAVY:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 bay leaf / tej patta
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
• ½ onion, petals
• ½ capsicum, cube
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1 cup water
•  paneer 
• 2 tbsp cream
• ¼ tsp garam masala
• 2 tbspcoriander leaves

Method

• In a kadai, heat 1 tbsp butter and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 green chilli, 1 tsp kasuri methi till we get a nice aroma
• Add ½ onion and ½ cubed capsicum.
• add ¼ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp chilli powder.
• add tomato-onion paste and mix well. Also add prepared kadai masala and 1 tsp salt.
• cook till the masala paste starts to release oil.
• now add ½ to 1 cup water adjusting consistency as required.
• add paneer, 2 tbsp cream and mix gently.
• cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• furthermore, add ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander leaves. mix well.