Method for Kadai Masala

Firstly, heat a pan and combine all the ingredients mentioned in the List of Kadai masala. Alternatively, you can roast the spices on a Tawa or griddle as well.

Now dry roast all the ingredients on a lower flame or 1 minute, while stirring continuously till the aroma releases.

Once the spices cool down, blend in a mixer to a fine powder and keep it aside.

Method for Kadai Gravy

Heat oil or ghee in a Kadai, add ginger garlic paste and saute it for a few seconds.

Now add onion paste, for this chop onion into small chunks, and puree it into a blender. Saute it for 2 minutes till the onions turn brown.

Now add tomato puree and chopped tomatoes in it, mix well and cook it for 6-7 minutes till oil | ghee separates while stirring continuously.

Now add red chili powder, coriander powder, a pinch of sugar, and Kadai masala in the gravy and cook for another 2 minutes till the masala blends well in the gravy.

How to Make Kadai Paneer

Heat oil in a small pan and add onion and capsicum to it. Saute it for 2 minutes on a high flame till they are tender and brown. Keep it aside.

Finally, add paneer cubes, sauteed onion, capsicum, salt, and mix well. Cook on a slow flame for another 4-5 minutes while stirring in between and serve it hot with roti or naan.