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How to make Paneer capsicum kadai - Authentic Indian gravy

Looking for some authentic Indian gravy? Then, do try this gravy filled with goodness of Paneer, capsicum and some amazing flavours.

Bowl of paneer capsicum kadai

How to prepare?

(1) In a pan add 2 teaspoons of oil and fry:

  •  2 onions finely chopped
  • 1 tomato finely chopped
  • 10 cloves of garlic
  •  1/2 an inch of ginger
  • 8 to10 red chillies
  • 1 cardamom
  • 1small piece cinnamon

sauté the above ingredients.

(2) Then, add 1 spoon Chana (chickpeas) masala and mix well.

 (3) Put the above ingredients in a mixer jar and grind to a fine paste . 

 (4)To prepare the gravy, you need :

  •  200 grams of paneer cut into squares.
  • 1 large capsicum cut into  square pieces.
  • 1 large onion cut into squares. 
  • 1 tomato cut into square pieces.

(5)In a pan add some oil or butter as per your preference. Then, add the cut pieces of onion, tomato, capsicum and fry them well . After  the capsicum is cooked well, add the ground paste, add some water, add salt as per taste and 1/4 spoon sugar and boil.

(6) After some time(usually about 10 minutes) add paneer pieces and some more water and cook for about ten minutes in medium flame. [ Tip: see to it that the gravy consistency is not too thick. ]

Garnish the gravy with coriander leaves and serve hot!

[ Tip: Can be served with roti, naan, rice ]

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