Easy Kadai Paneer

Ingredients:

• Paneer- 100-200 gms (I used Homemade)
• Onion- 1 big chopped
• Tomato- 1 big chopped
• Green chilies- 2 slit and chopped
• Salt- 1 1/4 tsp
• Dark Soy Sauce- 1 tbsp
  
  
• Tomato Sauce- 2 tbsp
• Sugar- 1 tsp
• Lemon Juice- 1 tsp
• Ginger Garlic paste- 1 tbsp
• Water- 1/4 cup

For marinade:

• Yogurt- 4 tbsp
• Red Chili Powder- 1 tsp
• Garam Masala- 1 tsp
• Salt- 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

For Tempering:

• Oil- 4 tbsp
• Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp

Method:

1. Cut the paneer into 1 inch pieces.
2. In an other bowl add the marinade ingredients and mix well. To this add the paneer pieces and mix gently. Let it rest for 15- 30 minutes.
3. After marinading, Heat oil in a non-stick pan and prepare the tempering. 
4. Once the mustard seeds splatter, add green chilies and onion. 
5. Let it onion cook till they turn light brown and add tomato pieces.
6. As it softens, add salt, tomato sauce, soy sauce and mix well.
7. Now add the marinated panner along with the yogurt mix. 
8. Add some water and let it cook. Do not mix frequently as that will break the paneer.
9. Lastly add some sugar and chopped coriander leaves.
10. Let the water evaporate and we get a dry curry. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with a few coriander leaves.
11. Kadai Paneer is ready to serve with Biryani or roti.

Tips:

1. If you do not like the color or flavor of soy sauce, you can omit using it. 
2. You can add vinegar instead of lemon juice. Just do not forget to add sugar. 
3. You can add the sauces to the marinade mix as well.