Kadai Vegetable

Our son is crazily in love with Paneer. I picked up some on my Indian store errand. Was looking for a different recipe for using paneer other than making the usual Paneer Butter Masala or Paneer Peas Masala that I usually make. Stumbled into this recipe in Radhika's site. Made it with a few variations here and there. We really loved it. Enjoyed it with some Paneer Paratas. Recipe again from Radhika's Tickling Palates. 

Ingredients

Paneer 1 cup

Mixed vegetables 21/2 cups steamed

Onion 2

Tomato 4

Garlic 2 pods

Coriander leaves to garnish

Lime 1/2

To Powder

Cumin 1 tsp

Coriander 2 tsp

Clove 2

Star Anise 2

Bay Leaf 2

Poppy seeds 1/2 tsp

Pepper 1 tsp

Cardamom 1

Red Chilli 2

Cinnamon 1 inch

Ajwain 1/4 tsp

Method of Preparation

1. Dry roast all the ingredients under To powder and powder them in a mixie.

2. Shallow fry the paneer in a tawa and keep aside.

3. Slice the onion and fry them in a tawa. 

4. When it starts to brown, add the vegetables. I would have liked to use come cauliflower and green peppers. Did not have either of them. So had to make do with frozen mixed vegetable (carrots, peas, broccoli and cauliflower).

5. Add the spice mix and toss well.

6. Puree the tomato and add to the pan. Mix well. Add a little water if required. Cook till the tomato is cooked well and the raw smell is gone.

7. Add the paneer and some salt. 

8. Switch off after a few minutes. Add the lime juice and coriander leaves. 

Serve with hot rotis or Paratas. We enjoyed with some paneer paratas. Recipe to follow soon!!

Linking this to Vegetarian Side Dishes Priya's event hosted by Vardhini