Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 250 gms paneer / indian cottage cheese cubes
  • 2-3 no. cloves
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 2-3 no. cardamom
  • 1 no. small stick cinnamon
  • 2-3 no dry whole red chili
  • 6-7 cloves garlic
  • 1 small pieces ginger
  • 2 no. tomato
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 no. onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 green chili (slit lengthwise)
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves

Instruction

  • Dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon, dry red chili, cloves, cardamom till a nice aroma emanates from them.
  • Allow the spices to cool and add them to a mixie jar. Add the ginger, garlic and tomato and make a paste with it. Set aside this kadai masala.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion till golden brown. 
  • Add the ground spice paste, red chilli powder, green chili and salt. Cook for 2 minutes or till the raw smell from the paste has vanishes. Add the paneer cubes.
  • Add water if necessary. Cook covered till oil starts separating from the masala. Serve hot with rice or roti.