Kadai Paneer

Ingredients list for Kadai Paneer

• 300 grams Cottage cheese (paneer) , cut into ½ inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon Kadai masala
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 medium Onions , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 medium Tomatoes , finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
• 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
• to taste Salt
• 3-4 tablespoons Yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) powder
• 1 medium Tomato , cut into ½ inch pieces and layers separated
• 1 medium Onion , cut into ½ inch pieces
• 1/2 medium Green capsicum , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 Lemon
• for garnish Fresh coriander sprigs

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and when their color changes, add onions, mix and sauté till golden brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, mix and sauté till soft and pulpy.
3. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt, mix and sauté for 1 minute. Add 1 cup water, mix and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
4. Reduce heat, add yogurt, mix and cook for 1 minute. Adjust salt and mix. Add dried fenugreek powder and mix well.
5. Add tomato pieces, onion pieces and green capsicum pieces, mix and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add cottage cheese cubes and mix lightly. Add kadai masala and squeeze the juice of ½ lemon, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot.