Kadai Paneer

Paneer and bell pepper sauted in a spicy flavourful tomato gravy

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Chopped onions - 1 cup
• Capsicum - 1 medium size
• Chopped tomatoes - 1 cup
• Paneer - 1 cup
• Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Garam masala - 1 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Crushed dry methi - 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Coriander leaves for garnishing
• Salt to taste

Method

• Heat the kadai with oil and fry cubed paneer till slight golden brown colour

• Remove the paneer and keep it aside
• Heat the remaining oil in the kadai and add coriander seeds (slightly crushed)
• Now add cumin seeds when it pops add ginger garlic paste
• Saute till raw smell leaves and add onion fry until it turns slightly brown

• Add chopped tomatoes, cubed capsicum and salt - mix well
• Add dry spices - turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and cumin powder

• Saute till the capsicum is cooked but not mushy
• Add fried paneer and crushed dry methi
• Add 1/4 cup chopped deseeded tomatoes and turn off heat

• Mix well and garnish with coriander leaves
• Serve hot with naan or roti

Nutritional information

• Paneer / Indian cheese is a rich source of Calcium and helps in building strong teeth and bones 
• Paneer is also rich in protein 
• Capsicum contains high concentrations of antioxidant compounds that have nutritional benefits. These compounds help protect our body from toxins and free radicals that cause aging and skin damage.
• Per serving = 165 calories approximately