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Kadai Paneer Recipe!! Kadai Paneer That Tastes Better Than Restaurant! Craving that restaurant‑style Kadai Paneer at home? This quick and easy recipe brings all the rich, smoky, dhaba flavors straight to your kitchen. Soft paneer, crunchy peppers, creamy gravy, and freshly ground kadai masala — this one hits every time. Make it for dinner, lunch, meal prep, or whenever you want something comforting and delicious. Try it once and you’ll never order it from outside again. 🍽️ Kadai Paneer — Restaurant Style ⭐ Ingredients Main • 🧀 1 block paneer, cut into cubes • 🫑 2 green bell peppers, cubed • 🌈 2 colored peppers (red & orange), cubed • 🧅 2 medium onions (1 cubed, 1 crushed) • 🍅 2 Roma tomatoes, crushed • 🧄 1 tbsp ginger‑garlic paste • 🥛 3 tbsp cashew cream • 🧂 1 tbsp salt (or to taste) • 🍅 1 tbsp tomato ketchup • 🌿 ½ tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) • 🌱 ½ handful coriander leaves • 🌶️ 1 tbsp red chilli powder • ✨ 1 tsp turmeric powder • 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil • 🧈 1 tbsp clarified butter (ghee) • 🌱 1 tbsp cumin seeds (for gravy only) • 💧 2–3 cups water Kadai Masala (dry roasted & powdered) • 🌿 3 tbsp coriander seeds • 🌱 1 tbsp cumin seeds • 🌳 1 inch cinnamon • ⚫ 6–10 black peppercorns • 🌶️ 3–4 dry red chillies • 🍃 1 bay leaf • 🌰 2 cloves • 🍈 1 cardamom --- 🔥 Step‑by‑Step Recipe 1️⃣ Make the Kadai Masala • 🔥 Dry roast all whole spices • ❄️ Cool completely • 🌀 Grind coarsely and set aside --- 2️⃣ Sauté Paneer & Veggies • 🍳 Heat 3 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp ghee • 🧀 Lightly sauté paneer until golden; remove • 🫑 Add cubed onions + peppers and sauté 2–3 minutes (keep crunchy) • 🍽️ Remove and set aside --- 3️⃣ Prepare the Gravy Base • 🌱 Add 1 tbsp cumin seeds to the pan and let them splutter • 🧄 Add ginger‑garlic paste and sauté • 🧅 Add crushed onion and cook until golden • 🍅 Add crushed tomatoes and cook until oil separates • 🌶️ Add red chilli powder • ✨ Add turmeric • 🧂 Add salt • 🍲 Cook 1–2 minutes --- 4️⃣ Add Masala & Simmer • 🥄 Add 2–3 tbsp kadai masala • 💧 Add 2–3 cups water • 🔥 Simmer 5–7 minutes --- 5️⃣ Add Cream & Veggies • 🥛 Add cashew cream • 🍅 Add tomato ketchup • 🧀 Add sautéed paneer + veggies • 🌿 Crush kasuri methi and add • 🍲 Simmer 3–4 minutes --- 6️⃣ Finish & Garnish • 🌱 Add chopped coriander • 🧂 Adjust seasoning • 😌 Rest 5 minutes before serving Can be eaten with roti/chapathi/naan/rice. #kadaipaneer #paneerrecipe #paneer #recipe #indianfood #indianrecipes #restaurantstyle #northindianfood #homemaderecipes #vegrecipe #paneerlovers #foodshorts #youtubeshorts #shortsrecipe #easyrecipes #shorts #ytshorts #yt #ytshort #lss #like #share #subscribe #viral #thanks #quickrecipes #tastyfood #viralshorts #cookingathome #foodie #foodlover #recipevideo #indiancooking #kadairecipe #paneerlover #comfortfood #dinnerideas #viralfood #curry #viralrecipe #thanksforsupporting #thanksforwatching #loveyouall