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.

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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