Mughlai Kadhai Paneer - An Authentic Indian Recipe

Kadhai is the Hindi term for a deep pan. As the name suggests, Mughlai kadhai paneer is a dish that is made in a deep pan with the amalgamation of rich spices and Mughlai flavors. The rustic flavors that come from simple cooking and ingredients like bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions give this dish a restaurant-like taste. This dish is one of the popular paneer dishes that people love to order on their visit to an Indian restaurant. The gourmet Indian fast-food includes many delicacies that win people’s hearts across the globe and this one is sure amongst the list. So, whenever you want to try Indian food in Oakland, make sure you visit us or try the following recipe to enjoy this lip-smacking delight at home.

Ingredients

2 cups paneer cubes (medium size)
3-4 tbsp fresh cream
1 cup bell peppers (square-shaped cut)
¼ cup onions (square-shaped cut)
2 onions (chopped)
4 tomatoes (chopped)
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chili powder
3 tsp coriander powder
½ tp turmeric powder
½ black pepper powder
3 tbsp canned tomato puree
4 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
Ginger juliennes for garnish
Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Cooking Method

Keep a pan on medium flame, add the butter into it and let it heat. As the butter gets hot, add the ginger-garlic paste and stir it for a minute. Once the ginger-garlic has changed the color to golden, add chopped onions and stir until they turn translucent. Now, add chopped tomatoes and sauté for the next 2-3 minutes.
Add all the spices like red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper, and salt. Add the tomato puree and keep stirring the mixture for the next five minutes till the butter separates. Pour ¼ cup of water and add diced bell peppers & onions and continue stirring for another 3-4 minutes.
Then add fresh cream and stir it well. Once the bell peppers are half cooked, add the paneer cubes and mix them properly so the mixture smears all over the paneer cubes. Cook on low heat for the next 3-4 minutes and turn off the flame by garnishing it with ginger and coriander leaves.
Serve hot with butter naan and onion salad.

If you liked the recipe, try cooking this at home to enjoy it with your family. Or else you can visit us at Royal Kitchen - near Oakland airport to have this amazing dish with a variety of other dishes and freshly served naan.

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