How long does Kadai Paneer take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kadai Paneer serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kadai Paneer vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kadai Paneer spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kadai Paneer?

200 grams Paneer, 3 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 1 Green Capsicum, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1 cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kadai Paneer?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kadai Paneer?

About 619 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kadai Paneer

Name: Kadai Paneer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 3 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 Green Cardamom; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Water; 1¼ tsp Salt; 1 Green Capsicum, Slices; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi; 200 grams Paneer; 1 tbsp Ghee; As Needed Ginger, Julienne; As Needed Coriander Leaves

30 min
medium
Serves 2
93% liked
57 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Kadhai Paneer · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Kadai paneer with a ground kadai masala of coriander seeds and Kashmiri chillies, onion, tomato and capsicum. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes, video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

2 people

Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli3
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Green Cardamom2
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped1 cup
Water1 cup
Salt1¼ tsp
Green Capsicum, Slices1
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Kasuri Methi1 tbsp
Paneer200 grams
Ghee1 tbsp
Ginger, JulienneAs Needed
Coriander LeavesAs Needed

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	619kcal	1238kcal
Protein	24g	47g
Carbohydrate	30g	60g
Fat	47g	94g
Fibre	9.2g	18g
Sugar	9.2g	18g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
In a pan, dry roast the whole spices for the kadai masala, 3 minutes on a medium flame.
Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliCoriander SeedsCuminBlack PeppercornsFennel SeedsGreen Cardamom
2
Transfer to a mixer grinder, add turmeric powder and make a fine powder.
Turmeric Powder
3
For the gravy, heat oil in a kadai. Add the onions and saute until golden brown.
OilOnion
4
Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute until the raw flavour goes. Add the tomatoes and cook until soft.
Ginger Garlic PasteTomato
5
Add the kadai masala and a cup of water and cook until thick again.
Water
6
Add the salt and capsicum slices and simmer for 2 minutes.
SaltGreen Capsicum
7
Add the chopped coriander and kasuri methi. Add the paneer cubes and ghee.
Coriander LeavesKasuri MethiPaneerGhee
8
Garnish with ginger julienne and chopped coriander.
GingerCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Kadai Paneer take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kadai Paneer serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kadai Paneer vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kadai Paneer spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kadai Paneer?: 200 grams Paneer, 3 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 1 Green Capsicum, 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1 cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kadai Paneer?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kadai Paneer?: About 619 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Manoj RApril 2025
awesome
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swapnil dokeDecember 2023
tastes very good
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LynoraSeptember 2023
thank you so much for the quick recipe ❤️
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Elizabeth TitusAugust 2023
Came out very well. Delicious! 😍
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SuprajaDecember 2022
Never expected this to be too easy !!! turned out delicious 😋
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A Cookd cookDecember 2022
It was so good and real and tasty
Anangh NPDecember 2021
great recipe the masala is wonderful and is now a stored one for special occasions. thanks for the wonderful dish recipe
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A Cookd cookAugust 2026
satisfy recipe
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NakshathraaJuly 2026
add little more ghee if needed for flavour
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rajeshriMarch 2025
paneer kadai is best