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Kadai Paneer

Cubed paneer and bell peppers tossed in a spiced tomato-cream sauce with ginger and garam masala. Restaurant-quality in 20 minutes, ready to serve with rice or naan.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
22g
Kadai Paneer
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add bell pepper and sauté 3 minutes until edges soften.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in crushed tomatoes and garam masala, stir, and simmer 4 minutes until slightly reduced.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in cream and add paneer cubes; gently fold until coated, then cook 2 minutes without stirring to let paneer warm through.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle kasuri methi over the top and stir once to distribute, then taste and season with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with rice or naan.

Tools you’ll need

  • large (12-inch) skillet or wok
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • measuring spoons

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