Tarla Dalal's Best Paneer Recipe

Tarla Dalal's Kadai Paneer recipe would be a great starting point for your next paneer-centric family feast. When cooking Indian recipes at home, it can be as simple or as difficult as you like. Authentic Indian recipes can provide you with inspiration for your next home-cooked meal, whether you're looking for simple Indian recipes or want some guidance on how to take your dishes to the next level.

Tarla Dalal, a well-known Indian chef, is one of them. When the idea of a chef or cooking programmes appeared alien to our culture, she was the only name most Indians knew and would fetch recipes of if they ever wanted to break free from the monotony of their daily meals and enjoy a beautiful supper with their family.

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"Cook it up with Tarla Dalal" was a one-of-a-kind show at a time when people were not used to experimenting with their food and truly globalising cooking. She may have passed away, but her recipes will live on in our hearts forever. Any discussion of India's cooks must include Mrs. Tarla Dalal, the Padam Shri winner.

Her Kadai Paneer recipe, an Indian vegetarian meal made with cottage cheese, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and a combination of Indian spices, is a must-try. This dish's recognisable feature is the aroma of spices cooked in boiling tomatoes. Kadai Paneer is a spicy paneer dish with capsicum. Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese, and Kadai means wok. This curry is from India's northwestern region and is known for its rich flavour. This complements soft phulkas, rotis, and even plain pulao.

Simple and delectable Paneer recipes

Paneer is versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes. Because of its delicate, silky flavour, paneer can be used in curries or barbecued as a side dish. It's one of those dishes that everyone in my family, from children to adults, enjoys. It's a great meat substitute, and many vegetarians in the north love paneer meals. Paneer is a popular and easy-to-find cheese. Paneer Tikka, Palak Paneer, Kadai Paneer, Mutter Paneer, Paneer Masala, Paneer Bhurji, Paneer Pakora, and so on are just a few of the meals you can prepare. It's high in protein, aids weight loss (when consumed in moderation), and lowers the risk of heart disease. It's healthy for the stomach, and it's an all-rounder, to put it that way.

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Recipe to make Kadai Paneer 

You can prepare and store the gravy beforehand, then cook it with paneer and capsicum 10 minutes before serving, or you can cook it all at once, depending on your preference.

Preparation time for Kadai Gravy : 30 mins

Preparation time for only cooking paneer and capsicum in Kadai gravy : 10 mins

Preparation for cooking Kadai Paneer : 30 - 40 minutes.

Servings for 3 People

Ingredients for the Kadai Gravy :

1. Coriander seeds ( Dhania) - ¾ tbsp
2. Whole dry Kashmiri red chillies - 7 pcs
3. Oil - 1 ¾ tbsp
4. Finely chopped green chillies - ¾ tbsp
5. Finely chopped tomatoes - 1 ½ tbsp
6. Finely chopped garlic 1 ½ tbsp
7. Tomato puree - ⅛ cup
8.  Dried fenugreek leaves ( Kasuri Methi) - ¾ tsp
9.  Garam Masala - ¾ tsp
10. Salt to taste

Recipe to prepare Kadai Gravy : 

Step 1 : On a dry pan, dry roast red chilies and coriander seeds for 30 seconds.

Step 2-Remove the pan from the oven and set it aside to cool. Blend in a mixture to form a fine powder once it has cooled.

Step 3: Heat the oil in a pan, then add the garlic and cook for a few seconds.

Step 4: On a medium heat, add the coriander seed and red chilli powder and sauté for a few more seconds.

Reduce the heat to low and add the green chilies and tomatoes to the pan.

Step 6: In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 7: As the oil separates from the mixture, crush it with a potato masher.

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 Ingredients For Kadai Paneer :

1. Paneer ( cottage cheese) - ⅛ cups 
2. Oil - Deep Frying - ¾ tbsp
3. Finely chopped onion - ⅓ cup
4. Coriander - cumin seeds powder - ¾ tsp
5. Turmeric powder - ⅛ tsp
6. Chilli powder - ¾ tsp
7. Garam Masala - ⅓ tsp
8. Dried Fenugreek leaves - ⅛ tsp
9. Sliced capsicum - ⅓ cup
10. Fresh cream - ⅓ cup
11. Salt to taste
12.  Sugar - a pinch

For Garnish

1. Chopped Coriander - ¾ tbsp

Recipe to prepare Kadai Paneer :

Follow all the steps for making the "Kadai gravy " for Kadai Paneer.

Step 1 : Stir in the sliced capsicum for 2 minutes on medium heat in the Kadai gravy.

Step 2: Add 1 cup of water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat with the paneer.

Step 4: Season with a pinch of sugar . You don't need to add more salt because the gravy already has salt, but if you find it lacking, add more.

Step 5: Stir in 1/3 cups of fresh cream.

Once you get the perfect creamy consistency of the gravy, just turn off the flame and then serve your hot Kadai Paneer garnished with chopped coriander. You can also check out the original recipe here.