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Name: Authentic Kadai Paneer Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: *For the Marinade:**; 250 grams Paneer (Cottage cheese), cubed; 1 tablespoon Yogurt (optional, for tenderness); 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder; *For the Fresh Kadai Masala (Dry Roasted & Crushed):**; 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds; 4-5 Dried red chilies (adjust to spice preference); 1/2 inch Cinnamon stick; 2 Green cardamom pods; *For the Gravy:**; 2 tablespoons Ghee or Oil; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste; 2 medium Tomatoes, pureed or finely chopped; 1 large Green bell pepper (Capsicum), cubed; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (for color); 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Garam masala; 1 tablespoon Crushed kasuri methi (Dried fenugreek leaves); 10-12 Cashew nuts, soaked and ground into a paste (for creaminess); 1 cup Water; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped for garnish