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Kadai Paneer

Prep Time20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups shimla mirch (green bell pepper) diced large (1/2-1" chunks)
  • 1 cup paneer cubed
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 inch piece ginger grated
  • 2 green chilis chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sukha dhaniya (ground coriander powder)
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp bhuna jeera (roasted cumin powder)
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • dhaniya (cilantro) chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a kadai or wok on medium high. Add oil.
  • Once oil is hot, add ginger, green chilis, and garlic. Stir to mix.
  • Add in the onions and cook until translucent.
  • Once onions are cooked, add the tomato. Stir to mix.
  • Add salt, coriander powder, and black pepper.
  • Cook until tomatoes have softened, stirring periodically to ensure even cooking.
  • Add approximately 1/4 cup water (or to desired consistency) and let it cook for about a minute.
  • Add the bell pepper and roasted cumin powder. Stir to mix.
  • Cover the kadai and lower heat to simmer until green peppers are tender and easily sliceable with a spatula.
  • Add the paneer and stir to mix.
  • Add in garam masala and cilantro. Mix to combine.
  • Enjoy!