Restuarant Style Paneer Kadai Sabji Recipe

A quick Paneer Kadai Sabzi Recipe which can be made in a jiffy. It is sure to tantalize your taste buds as it tastes exactly like restaurant one. Paneer is sauted in butter and ghee which gives this dish a royal taste. Tomatoes are cooked to perfection which further enhances the flavors and finally it is finished with a touch of cardamom powder! Do try this easy Paneer Kadai Sabji!

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INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp salted butter

2 tbsp clarified butter/ghee

100 gm paneer cut into 6 triangle pieces (grate remaining paneer)

1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds- roughly crushed

1-2 bay leaf

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1.5 cup finely chopped tomatoes (3 medium size)

¾ cup water

1.5 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves powder

¼ cup fresh cream/malai

¼ tsp cardamom powder

¼ tsp garam masala

1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Salt to taste

Lukewarm water for soaking paneer

SERVES: 2-3 persons

PREPARATION TIME: 15 min

COOKING TIME: 15 min

TOTAL TIME: 30 min

* 1 CUP = 237 ML

METHOD:

In a pan/kadai, heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp ghee.
Add paneer pieces and shallow fry till golden brown on both sides.
Remove and soak in lukewarm water for 10 min.
Gently squeeze extra water and transfer to a bowl. Keep aside.
In the same kadai, add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp ghee more.
Add coriander seeds and bay leaf. Saute for 30 seconds.
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 30 seconds.
Add chopped tomatoes, salt and ¼ cup water. Cook on medium flame for 5-6 min.
Add ¼ cup water more and cook till fat separates from the tomatoes on medium flame.
Add red chilli powder, dried fenugreek leaves powder and fresh cream . Mix well.
Add ¼ cup water or more to get desired gravy consistency.
Add sauted paneer pieces and grated paneer.
Add garam masala and cardamom powder. Mix.
Cover and cook for 2 min.
Add coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
Serve hot with your favorite roti, paratha or naan!