Kadai paneer recipe, How to make kadai paneer - Raks Kitchen (2024)

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Kadai paneer is one of the easiest paneer recipes I make. Learn how to make the easiest kadai paneer, with simple method. Full video, stepwise pictures post.

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I usually make it as side dish for roti, but goes well with simple pulaos very well. I say it is easy recipe because it has no grinding part! Cool right?

So here is the simple way I make but turns out really delicious. The coriander seeds and capsicum are the highlights of this recipe.

Using butter really enhances flavour, just like we get in restaurants.

Use best quality paneer, preferably fresh paneer, as it gives you delicious kadai paneer, as well as paneer stays soft even after cooling down.

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Kadai paneer recipe

Kadai paneer is one of the easiest paneer recipes I make. Learn how to make the easiest kadai paneer, with simple method. Full video, stepwise pictures post

Cup measurements

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Paneer measured thawed
  • 2 Onion cubed
  • 3 Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Capsicum cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger finely chopped or julienne
  • 2 Green chillies slit
  • 1.5 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Kasoori methi
  • 3 tablespoon Coriander leaves chopped

To Temper

  • 2 tablespoon Oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds crushed roughly

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan/kadai and temper with the coriander seeds. You can crush it roughly or add whole too.

  • Follow by adding ginger and give a quick fry.

  • Add chopped onion, green chillies slit and fry till onion turns transparent.

  • In goes chopped tomatoes followed by salt.

  • Add all the powders- chilli, coriander seeds, garam masala and turmeric.

  • Fry till tomatoes turn gooey. Continue frying till oil oozes out and then add the cubed capsicum and fry for 1 minute.

  • The crunchiness and colour should not change.

  • Add the paneer cubes (paneer cubes should be kept immersed in hot water till use) and crush the kasoori methi within you palms and add it to it.

  • Add ½ cup water and mix well. Cook till the masala coats paneer well and the gravy is thick almost dry. Not too dry too.

  • Add the chopped coriander leaves lastly and transfer to the serving dish.

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Notes

  • Keep paneer immersed in hot water until before you cook.
  • Cook capsicum without changing its crunchiness.
  • You can add ginger garlic paste in place of ginger.Use one tsp.
  • Cook whole process in high flame except while cooking tomatoes.
  • Use fresh paneer for best results instead of frozen.

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How to make Kadai paneer

  1. Heat oil in a pan/ kadai firstly and temper with the coriander seeds. You can crush it roughly too before seasoning. But I added as such.
    Follow by adding ginger to the kadai and give a quick stir. Add chopped onion, green chillies slit and cook till onion turns transparent.
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  2. Furthermore, add the chopped tomatoes along with salt.
  3. After that, add all the powders -chilli, coriander, garam masala and turmeric. saute till tomatoes turn gooey.
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  4. Continue frying till oil oozes out and then add the cubed capsicum and cook for 1 or 2 minutes. The crunchiness and colour should not change.
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  5. Finally add the paneer cubes (paneer cubes should be kept immersed in hot water till use) and crush the kasoori methi within you palms and add it to it. Add ½ cup water and mix well.
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  6. Cook till the masala coats paneer well and the gravy is thick almost dry. Not too dry too. Add the chopped coriander leaves finally and transfer to the serving dish. Kadai paneer ready!
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We had with simple dal tadka and steamed basmati rice. It's my kiddo’s favorite as well as mine.

Just love the flavourful capsicum and the spicy dish goes well with the bland dal and its very comforting too!

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  1. jeyashrisuresh

    What a wonderful combo for this rain. Don't mind to finish this if sent to me. Nicely captutered

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  2. Aruna Manikandan

    wow...
    looks spicy and delicious raji 🙂
    nice clicks.....

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  3. Anonymous

    A lovely and perfect combo........

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  4. Kalpana Sareesh

    Ohh they r for me... only.. perfect for rotis.. i loveee it..good clicks..

    Reply

  5. Sharmilee! :)

    My fav with rotis....looks totally yum. I luv ur no grind version easy and quick. Just need rotis to finish of that 🙂

    Reply

  6. Raji

    My fav restaurant dish...your version sound superb..always love your selection of props.

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  7. Radhika

    Simply superb. I love capsicum paneer combo very much.

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  8. Sudha Sabarish

    Just love kadai panner over anything else.Perfect with rotis.

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  9. Janu

    So simple and yummy!! I make it so elaborate!! Love this version 🙂

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  10. Sangeetha Nambi

    Famished !!! 🙂

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  11. Priya

    Super inviting kadai paneer, love it anytime..soo tempting..

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  12. Divya Kudua

    Love kadai paneer-soft paneer and crunchy capsicum in a tomato based gravy.perfect with roti and pulao!

    Reply

  13. priya ravi

    looks divine.. very beautiful clicks.. truly pro style ..

    Reply

  14. Prathibha

    one of my fav side dishes..looks yumm n perfect

    Reply

  15. Sushma Mallya

    They look so delicious and lovely Raji ...If I was staying near ur house I would have def come over to have coffee with u 🙂

    Reply

  16. PriyaRaj

    looks very colourful mouthwatering kadai paneer...nice clicks..

    Reply

  17. Anonymous

    Raji, you are always rocking, lovely click, kadai paneer in a lovely tiny kadai!

    Reply

  18. Premalatha Aravindhan

    one of my fav in paneer recipes...Sure Coriander seeds will give nice flavour in tempering,will try this version next time...clicks are amazing as usual...

    Reply

  19. Chitra

    NIce clicks. never tried this. must try for raksha 🙂

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  20. Gayathri NG

    Lip smacking Side dish for rotis. ...luv it. .

    Reply

  21. Shobha Kamath

    Kadai Paneer is one of my fav paneer recipe. The pics are crystal clear !

    Reply

  22. Rekha shoban

    colourful dish...perfect for rotis....adding coriander seeds sounds gud n give nice flavour..lovely click!

    Reply

  23. Priti

    We sure have telepathy ...I did same too 🙂 ...love this...yours looks fab.. nice pics

    Reply

  24. Sandhya Hariharan

    Fav Fav .... Quite Authentic...

    Reply

  25. S.Menaga

    looks awesome...perfect with roti n pulao!!

    Reply

  26. Happy Cook / Finla

    Wowo that paneer dish looks so so super yummy.

    Reply

  27. Kanchan

    isn't this quite easy yet totally restaurant style dish .. Nice snaps as usual 🙂

    Reply

  28. Tina

    Superb kadai paneer raks...Perfect with naan...

    Reply

  29. Ms.Chitchat

    Very nice recipe and a beautiful click as always :):)

    Reply

  30. Akila

    i have it in my draft... soon will post.... pictures are awesome....

    Reply

  31. Sayantani

    thats the easiest and yummiest paneer dish. exotic enough to serve even to a party crowd. beautiful step by step presentation.

    Reply

  32. Aarthi

    that is totally delicious..

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  33. Priya's Feast

    Nice tip on using paneer...Luv this combo of dal tadka,rice and kadai paneer..yummm

    Reply

  34. Anu

    Looks delicious!!! nice combo

    Reply

  35. Prathima Rao

    Easiest paneer preparation and yet so deliciously addictive & tasty!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  36. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal

    That looks mouth watering and super tempting.

    Reply

  37. Uma

    I love to have them with roties. Looks very coclourful and I like the last picture.

    Cheers,
    Uma
    My Kitchen Experiments

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  38. Nags

    so glad to be back to my fave blogs 🙂

    Reply

  39. Smitha

    looks yummy!....I will take a paneer curry over any other dish!

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  40. PriyaVaasu

    What a color man!!!! feel like grabbing that bowl direct from the picture!!!!

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  41. Jessica {The Novice Chef}

    I NEED this in my life! Holy yum!

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  42. Manju

    beautiful pics! i love that one where you have the dal in.. 🙂

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  43. Amy

    mouth watering...I guess Paneer means Tofu? look so yummy....

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  44. Kitchen Flavours

    One of my favorites too....looks delectable...love the way u presented it....very tempting....

    Reply

  45. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.

    Tastiest Paneer recipe with tasteful clicks.Yumm .. Luv it.

    Reply

  46. notyet100

    Yummy combo,...:) it's been so long since I had this,..

    Reply

  47. GEETHA ACHAL

    yummy and tempting dish...Perfect for dal and rice...

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  48. hemalata

    very tempting kadai paneer,looks so delicious.

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  49. Sanctified Spaces

    A universal favourite...must try..and thank you for the kind words.

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  50. mala chari

    This one is a keeper :). Tried it this morning & came out perfectly. Goes down to my recipe book..

    Reply

  51. Suja

    Perfect restaurant style,looks gorgeous..

    Reply

  52. Ramya Bala

    SUper yummy :)Very bright and tempting 🙂

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  53. Shri

    Fab picture. Love the kadai and ofcourse the kadai paneer.

    Reply

  54. Plateful

    Not a fan of paneer but I can go on ogling your pictures. At that's what I did on Foodgawker too. Totally love your shots!

    Reply

  55. Rinku Naveen

    Wonderful! Ooh that pic of kadai paneer makes me drool. Stunning click! Kadai Paneer is one of my fav.

    Reply

  56. மகி

    Super-a irukku Raji! I love the capsic*ms in this recipe more than paneer! yummmmm! :P:P

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  57. Thava

    I tried this recipe just now.. Came out yummy.. ur blog is simply superb.

    Reply

  58. Sobha Shyam

    looks absolutely yum, perfect with rotis..

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  59. Vanamala Hebbar

    Awesome...

    Reply

  60. Preetha Joseph

    I tried ur recipe for tonights dinner n it turned out awesome.... My hubby is so happy eating a full bowl with roti....

    Reply

  61. aayushi sharma

    thank you for dis wonderful reciepi.i am definately going to cook dis today..thank you so much.

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  62. aayushi sharma

    thank you for dis delecious reciepi.i am definately going to cook dis today.

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  63. Goddess

    We tried this recipe today. It came out so well Raks! Thanks a bunch. I have a question, when we bite the paneer, there is no juicyness inside the paneer. We kept it in kadai longer and followed all your tips on the recipe, but the inside of the paneer was a simple white. Is this how the paneer will look like? Tips pls.

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  64. Sara

    infact the color and everything were exact copy of yours. But the paneer... it came out something like a paneer bhurji 🙁 ;(

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  65. Sara

    Hi RK,
    The recipe came out well. But my paneer broke very badly. I need a tip from you on how to keep the paneer without breaking. Help pls.

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  66. RAKS KITCHEN

    Sara,
    Did you used home made paneer? Because homemade panner have crumbly texture. Another reason could be you had immersed in boiling water or you must have boiled paneer in water for long time.

    Goddess,

    For paneer to be soft, keep immersed in hot water until you use.(DO not boil util use but,just keep immersed in hot water) at the time you need to add paneer, just drain and put. If you drain from water and keep then it can become hard.
    One more thing, sauteeing in pan for long time without water also can turn so.
    Select a good quality paneer. Kohinoor is very soft and good, try using that. Also one more tip is, after the paneer gets soft in water, you can try cutting it into small tiny pieces. So that you may not feel the paneer to be so bland. Hope I helped you a bit.

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  67. Goddess

    Raks. What a detailed reply! You are literally teaching us all cooking :). Like it so much. Kohinoor paneer-will remember this and also your tips!

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  68. Sara

    Thanks Raks! yes i soaked the paneer in boiled water 😀

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  69. Kavi

    Looking yum.....am trying it out...

    Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe....

    Happy Cooking

    Kavi

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  70. Vidya

    Hi!
    I tried this recipe for dinner today and it came out very well. The idea of keeping paneer immersed in hot water made the paneer really soft, but the paneer got a bit crumbly after I started mixing it with the gravy(I probably cubed them very small).

    I like your blog very much (have bookmarked many recipes from your blog) and the way your recipes are written along with stepwise pictures are truly an inspiration for so many of us who want to learn traditional recipes. Thank you so much for this beautiful blog and Keep up the good work!!

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  71. Sunitha

    Hi!
    Today is the second time I am trying this recipe. It came out very well. paneer immersed in hot water made the paneer very soft and like that served in hotels. excellent recipe. the frying smell of crushed dhaniya + ginger garlic paste is just irresistible.

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  72. pooja

    hello Raks,
    I am going to try thid recipe today....
    just wanted to know the importance of kasoori methi in this recipe... is it ok if i avoid this?? or is there any substitute for it???

    Pooja

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  73. RAKS KITCHEN

    Pooja, kasoori methi gives nice flavour and taste. Its nothing but dried fenugreek leaves, you can add roasted fenugreek/methi/vendhayam seeds powder, two three pinches or just add chopped coriander leaves!

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  74. Chhavi

    Hi I tried this receipe today but didnt looked the same. Actually after putting half cup water as told in step 4 and mixing it well the masala didnt get dry at all. I waited for the masala to get dry bt it didnt happen. So please give me a tip on how the masala becomes semi dry. Thanx in advance.

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  75. Aishwarya

    Tried it and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing the simple recipe!

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  76. Sanoli Ghosh

    Hi Rajeswari,
    I like your blog and this kadhai paneer recipe is looking scrumptious and kasoori methi gives a special aroma. Today i sent request to be your follower. My name is Sanoli Ghosh. I am very new comer in blogging. My blog is on indian cuisine, the url is http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.com. If you visit and like/follow my newly born blog, I will be oblised. Enjoy your blogging!!!

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  77. Sanoli Ghosh

    Hi Rajeswari,
    I like your blog and this kadhai paneer recipe is looking scrumptious and kasoori methi gives a special aroma. Today i sent request to be your follower. My name is Sanoli Ghosh. I am very new comer in blogging. My blog is on indian cuisine, the url is http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.com. If you visit and like/follow my newly born blog, I will be oblised. Enjoy your blogging!!!

    Reply

  78. krash

    Hi Raks! I was looking for a recipe for paneer other than the paneer mutter one. And, while browsing online, I chanced upon your website. Since, the recipe was simple and did not require me running to the grocery store, I took it down and made it the same day. 😀 And, I am happy to announce that it came out beautiful. So, thank you! Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, I did some improvisation. I sauted and browned the paneer in a bit of oil before adding it to the mixture. It was YUM! Keep up the good work. - Rashmi Menon

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  79. bhagwati verma

    So tasty so .yummy

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  80. bhagwati verma

    So tasty so .yummy

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  81. ~♥ ๓เtร ♥~™

    This is yummy every time I make it !

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  82. Haseena Band"

    can we use the same recipe to prepare chicken kadayi?? if any1 is having a good recipe, please share

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  83. Joselin R

    Hi Raks,
    I tried this Kadaai paneer recipe, after seeing the yummy pictures on your blog...
    It came out very well.
    You have inspired me to cook one new dish every week. 🙂

    Thanks a lot.

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  84. Anitha

    Hi

    I'm Watching ur blog for past 2 months.
    After seeing the pic i tried this and came out very well.

    Ur pics so good. It tempting to try the dish.

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  85. Tar

    I'm glad I chanced by your blog. Diwali was good fanfare - made yumm Kadai Paneer & Rasgullas thanks to you!

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  86. Sowmya Mahesh

    Hi, Just wanted to know if Tofu can be substituted for paneer. Pls let me know.

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  87. RAKS KITCHEN

    Yes you can try that...

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  88. Chella KS Nathan

    this is the best kadai paneer recipe ever!! my baby gal loved it too:) thank u 🙂

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  89. hathija parveen

    Hi
    Raji.. I tried it was awesome..

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  90. hathija parveen

    Hi
    Raji.. I tried it was awesome..

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  91. Ramya's World

    looks very spicy and delicious..

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  92. Shrabanti Banerjee

    thanks Raks.. to share this dilicious recipe.

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  93. Visalakshi Narayanan

    Hi Raks,

    I tried Kadai paneer and it came out well. Thanks for the recipe,detailed explanation and pictures.

    I even tried Palak paneer and it was awesome.

    Amazing work done by you and please continue!

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  94. ushi

    Hi Raks,

    I tried this Paneer Recipe and it turned out really well. My Husband loved this dish except for the coriander seed that i used during Tempering. I am planning to use Powdered Coriander next time. Any other Suggestions???

    Btw Your Blog is one soul reason to start my Cooking Journey. Thanks a lot for all your Recipes. Hope to see lot of recipes in future in oyu Blog. My Hearty wishes for you. God Bless! 🙂

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  95. RAKS KITCHEN

    Yes you can dry roast the coriander seeds and powder it coarsely to add it. I know some may not like the whole seeds coming while eating. I like it, but even my hubby doesnot 🙂

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  96. Aparna Ravi

    Hi Rak's,
    Tried this recipee n it was yummy n i even tried panneer mutter masala... thanks for uploading.... good job dear.......

    Reply

  97. Lakshmi Varma

    Hi Raks,
    U always inspire me 2 cuk.. thak u 4 sharing ur wonderful recipes.. i have tried many of ur recipes.. waiting 4 more posts from u.. god bless..

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  98. Lakshmi Varma

    Hi Raks,
    u always inspire me 2 cuk... thank u 4 sharing ur recipes... hope 2 c more n more posts from u.. god bless u...

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  99. santhu

    Thanks raks. Made your recipe exactly the same way. Came out super. Did not use coriander powder while putting masala powders. I crushed and put coriander seeds in step 1. I am picking randomly your recipes and going to cook for my wife and son

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  100. iHeartPolishh

    Omg this actually worked! I tried so many different Indian recipes and all failed except this one! It's looks so good and is sooooo delicious. Will be coming back to your blog for many recipes. Thank you so much =)

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  101. iHeartPolishh

    Omg this actually worked! I tried so many different Indian recipes and all failed except this one! It's looks so good and is sooooo delicious. Will be coming back to your blog for many recipes. Thank you so much =)

    Reply

  102. Shreya Sham

    Hi..Tried ur Kadai paneer recipe...it turned out yummy 🙂

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  103. Ramya

    Hi Raks,
    I tried this recipe yesterday it tasted good but it came out different from the one shown in your blog or what I used to have outside. I did all of the steps mentioned but it turned out that the paneers cubs immersed in boiled water became soggy and when added to the main gravy oozed water and also when I mixed it broke it small pieces and finally ended up making Paneer Bhurji 🙁 when I served my friends one of them said I should have just roasted the paneer instead of immersing in boiled water. Look forward for your thoughts and advice. Thankfully the taste was good so all my friends liked it 🙂

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  104. Arun

    Hi I tried your dish its very tasty my son also very like it.

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  105. tHe SaNdBoY !!

    i would suggest to add ingredients by this order... "onions > capsic*ms > masala > tomatoes > salt"

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  106. Aarthi

    Tried this recipe today and it came out great. Thanks

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  107. kavitha kashyap

    Hi.....a very precise and a simple way of making this dish. I keep seeing and following many of your other recipie's too though this my first comment. Thanks a ton and keep it all coming;)

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  108. Raks anand

    Thank you 🙂

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  109. Sonam Kumari

    I tried this Shahi Paneer Recipe And it comes out delicious 🙂

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  110. Lakshmi

    Hi Raks, since from 2013 I'm following your blog and tried many recipes which turns to a massive hit ���� specifically this kadai panner recipe tastes yum yum similar to restaurant Style ���� got appreciation from everyone.. keeping posting and thanks much for all your recipes ����

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  111. Preethy

    Hi Raks, I tried this recipe today it tasted good.My husband loved it.Thanks for ur recipe

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  112. Priya Kaushik

    hi raks,your dishes are always awesome..correct proportion.... i have tried several dishes..i tried kadai paneer today..it came out really well....thanks raks for the wonderful pics and methods..

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  113. Raks Kitchen

    Thanks a lot for all your feedbacks

    Reply

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