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Cashew Paneer Kadhai Served with Roti and Pickled Onions

Cashew Paneer Kadhai

Berry Berry Life
Cashew Paneer Kadhai is a vegetarian favorite! Made with paneer, bell peppers, cashews, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, heat a little it of cooking oil and add pieces of paneer, along with red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Grill until all pieces are cooked and lightly brown. Then cooked in the same pan Bell Pepper and Onions for 3-4 mins. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add Oil in a Pan over medium hear. Then Sauté the Cumin Seeds, Cardamom, Cinnamon stick, Whole Red Chili, Onions, Green Chili and Garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the Tomatoes, Cashews, Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder and Salt. Cook until cooked through and well blended.
  • Transfer the tomato and onion mixture to a blender along with water and blend into a thickened paste. ( If you like spicy then blend whole chilis as well)
  • On a slow flame add Oil, blended paste and Garam Masala. Add additional water if needed to adjust consistency until simmering.
  • Now add Grilled Paneer and Bell Peppers to the Sauce, Mix and cover it. Cook for 5 mins. Turn off the heat.
  • Crush Kasuri Methi between palms and sprinkle on top.
  • Serve with roti and jeera rice, and enjoy!

Tips:

  • - Replace extra firm tofu for paneer to make it vegan, cook tofu similar to paneer.

Notes

  • Prep Ahead: Soak cashews for 15 minutes to blend them easily into a smooth paste.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh paneer and spices make a big difference in flavor.
  • Kadhai Masala: If you don’t have kadhai masala, use garam masala as a substitute.
  • Serve Hot: This dish tastes best when served hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcal
Keyword Cashew, Paneer
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