Kadai Capsicum Paneer or shahi paneer

Ingredients

1/2 kg Paneer Cubes
1 small Capsicum cubed
1 small Tomato, cubed
4 tablespoon Tomato puree
1 teaspoon Ginger paste
1/2 cup peas
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon Oil
 Chopped coriander leaves

Spices

Green chillies - 2
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds/jeera
1 teaspoon Coarse coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chillie powder

Step by step instructions

Dip paneer in warm water with a pinch of turmeric powder. This step is involved to make the paneer soft while cooking.

Cut Paneer in cubes.

In a kadai heat oil. Add cumin seeds and green chillies. When cumin starts to crackle, add ginger paste and chopped tomatoes and capsicum. Add boiled peas too.

Grind 2 tomatoes in a blender.

Pour in tomato puree and saute for a minute. Mix the spices. Add water and stir well.

Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until capsicum is half cooked. Add garam masala powder, salt and mix. Stir in the paneer pieces.

Mix until well blended. Garnish with cashew nuts and chopped coriander leaves. Delicious Kadai paneer is ready.

A great side dish for chapathis and phulkas.It goes well with Rice too.