Kadai Paneer Recipe

Serves: 3–4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Skill Level: Easy

Kadai Paneer is a classic North Indian dish made with bell peppers, tomatoes and soft cubes of paneer. Using our Kadai Paneer Spice Mix, this recipe creates a rich, aromatic curry with a lightly spiced, smoky flavour.

Shopping List

  • Bell peppers – 3 large
  • Tomato – 3 large
  • Onions – 2 large, chopped OR 300 g
  • Ginger – 1 tsp, crushed
  • Oil – 2–3 tbsp
  • Paneer – 3 cubes or 600 g
  • Coriander leaves – handful
  • Milk or cream – optional
  • Salt – to taste

Cooking Method

  1. Prepare the vegetables
    Chop the peppers lengthwise, removing the stem and seeds.
    Chop tomatoes and onions.
  2. Cook the base
    Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions for 5 minutes until soft.
    Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for another 5–10 minutes until softened.
  3. Add spices and blend
    Add our Kadai Paneer Spice Mix and salt.
    Cook for 5 minutes, making sure the spices do not burn.
    Once softened, let the mixture cool slightly and blend into a paste.
  4. Combine and cook
    Add the blended mixture back to the pan.
    Add chopped peppers and paneer.
    Add water to adjust consistency as needed.
  5. Finish
    Cook on low heat until the peppers soften slightly but still hold their shape.
    Add coriander leaves and a splash of milk or cream if desired.

Serve hot with naan, roti or basmati rice.

Recipe Notes

  • For a thicker gravy, use less water
  • Gluten free and nut free
  • Add green chillies for more heat