Kadai Paneer & Peppers
Delicious served with steaming hot naan. A traditional flavourful and aromatic recipe for Kadai Paneer, made with Indian cottage cheese and peppers.
- Contains Dairy
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp oil
- 1/5inch ginger
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 green chillies (pierced)
- 2 onions (diced finely)
- 10.5oz passata
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp tumeric
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1-2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi (optional-dry fenugreek leaves)
- 1 medium red pepper - chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 8oz paneer - chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3.5oz double cream
- 6.1oz water
- A pinch sugar
Instructions
Step 1
If required, heat the oil in a wok or pot over a medium/high heat
Step 2
Add the ginger and garlic into a blender with a splash of water and puree. Add this mixture to the pot with the green chillies. Cook for 1-2 minutes over a medium/low heat
Step 3
Stir in the onions and cook until golden brown. This should take about 10 minutes
Step 4
Pour in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes over a medium/high heat
Step 5
Add the coriander, cumin, red chilli, turmeric, garam masala and salt. Cook for 2 minutes before adding the kasuri methi if using
Step 6
Add in the chopped pepper and paneer. Pour in 175 ml water and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes over a low heat
Step 7
Check for seasoning and if the passata is a little sour, add a pinch of sugar
Step 8
Serve with Naan or side dish of your choice