Kadai Paneer Recipe (Paneer Bell Pepper Curry)

Name: Kadai Paneer Recipe (Paneer Bell Pepper Curry)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 5 to 6 kashmiri red chilies (- broken and seeds removed); 1.5 tablespoons coriander seeds; 3 tablespoons oil; ⅓ to ½ cup (90 grams or 1 medium-sized) onions (- finely chopped ); 2 teaspoons (ginger-garlic paste); 2.5 to 3 cups (400 grams or 5 to 6 medium-sized) tomatoes (- finely chopped ); ¾ to 1 cup (1 medium to large) capsicum (- thinly sliced); 1 to 2 green chilies (or 1 small serrano pepper - slit); ½ cup water (or add as required); ½ teaspoon Garam Masala; 250 grams Paneer (- cubed (Indian cottage cheese)); 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (- crushed (kasuri methi)); 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (- chopped (cilantro leaves)); 1 inch ginger (- julienne); salt (as required)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Kadai Paneer is a North Indian dish featuring soft paneer cubes cooked in a spicy, aromatic tomato-based gravy with sautéed onions and capsicum, infused with freshly ground kadai masala. Traditionally prepared in a thick-bottomed wok (kadai), this dish boasts bold flavors with a smoky, rustic touch, making it a popular choice in Indian restaurants and home kitchens alike.

Updated at: Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:40:56 GMT