रेस्टोरेंट जेसा कडाई पनीर घर पर | Restaurant Style Kadhai Paneer | Lunch/Dinner by Chef Kunal Kapur

Summary

This script offers a motivational message on self-motivation, emphasizing the importance of pushing oneself for success. It then delves into the culinary world, sharing the secrets of making kadai paneer, a popular Indian dish. The chef explains the evolution of the recipe, the critical steps in cooking onions for the masala, and the importance of the right ratio of ingredients. The detailed process includes the preparation of the masala, the addition of paneer, and the final touches with fresh coriander and optional cream, resulting in a restaurant-style kadai paneer that is both delicious and easy to make at home.

Takeaways

• 💪 Self-motivation is key to success as it's something one must do for oneself.
• 🔥 Consistent self-pushing and motivation are essential for achieving goals.
• 🍳 Mastery of basic recipes, like kadai paneer, allows for improvisation and creativity in cooking.
• 📚 The foundation of modern Indian fusion food lies in understanding and perfecting the basics.
• 🥘 Kadai paneer originated from kadai gosht, a dish that evolved with different ingredients and spices.
• 🧈 The recipe for kadai paneer involves a balance of oil and butter to achieve the desired taste.
• 🔥 Cooking onions to a golden brown is critical for the perfect kadai masala, requiring even heat and continuous stirring.
• 🌶️ Adding spices like red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder after the onions are browned prevents burning.
• 🍅 The use of both chopped and pureed tomatoes in the masala gives a luscious texture to the dish.
• 👨‍🍳 Kadhai masala can be prepared in advance, making it convenient for quick preparation of kadai dishes.
• 🧀 The final kadai paneer dish is enhanced by the addition of fresh cream, a common restaurant-style touch.

Q & A

What is the key to self-motivation according to the speaker?

The key to self-motivation is to continuously push oneself and stay motivated, as no one else will do it for you.

What is the importance of mastering the basics in cooking Indian fusion food?

Mastering the basics is crucial because it allows for a solid foundation upon which one can build and improvise with confidence.

What is the origin of kadai paneer according to the transcript?

Kadai paneer originated from kadai gosht, a dish where meat is cooked with salt, chilies, and tomatoes.

Why is the ratio of onion to tomatoes important in making kadai paneer?

The ratio of onion to tomatoes is important because it affects the flavor and texture of the dish, with onions being half the weight of tomatoes.

What is the significance of cooking onions to a golden brown color in the recipe?

Cooking onions to a golden brown color is significant because it develops a rich flavor and is a critical step in achieving the perfect kadai masala.

Why is it important not to burn the spices when adding them to the cooked onions?

Burning the spices can lead to a bitter taste, so it's important to turn off the heat when adding them to prevent this from happening.

What is the role of ginger, garlic, and green chilies in the kadai paneer recipe?

Ginger, garlic, and green chilies are added for their aromatic properties and to provide depth of flavor to the dish.

Why are both chopped and pureed tomatoes used in the recipe?

Chopped tomatoes provide texture, while pureed tomatoes contribute to the luscious texture and thickness of the final dish.

What is the purpose of adding butter and oil to the kadai masala?

Butter and oil are added to enhance the flavor and richness of the dish, as well as to prevent the spices from burning.

How does the addition of cream affect the traditional taste of kadhai paneer?

Adding cream is a restaurant-style variation that makes the kadhai paneer creamier and richer, deviating from the traditional recipe.

What is the final step in preparing kadhai paneer according to the transcript?

The final step is to turn off the flame and add chopped fresh coriander and a little fresh cream for a restaurant-style finish.

Outlines

00:00

🍳 The Art of Self-Motivation and Kadai Paneer Basics

This paragraph emphasizes the importance of self-motivation for success, using the metaphor of mastering the art of cooking, specifically Indian fusion food. The speaker shares the foundational recipe for kadai paneer, highlighting the necessity of understanding basic cooking techniques. The evolution of kadai paneer from kadhai gosht is briefly mentioned, along with the preference for using oil and butter in the dish. The critical step of cooking onions to a golden brown is detailed, including the addition of green chilies, garlic, and ginger for aromatic depth. The paragraph concludes with the preparation of kadai masala, stressing the importance of the right ratio of ingredients and the process of cooking tomatoes to achieve a luscious texture for the final dish.

05:01

🧀 Enhancing Kadai Paneer with Fresh Flavors and Cream

The second paragraph focuses on the final steps of preparing kadai paneer. It begins with the addition of paneer, kasuri methi, and salt, advocating for a gentle toss to infuse flavors without overcooking the paneer. The option to use raw paneer for a restaurant-style taste is suggested, followed by a brief cooking time to let the flavors meld. The paragraph then describes the traditional omission of cream in classic kadai paneer, but recommends adding it for a richer, more restaurant-like taste. The summary concludes with the addition of fresh coriander and a touch of cream to finish the dish, resulting in a beautiful and flavorful kadai paneer that is ready to be served.

Keywords

💡Self-motivation

Self-motivation refers to the intrinsic drive that propels an individual to take action towards achieving their goals without external influence or coercion. In the context of the video, self-motivation is presented as the key to success, emphasizing that one must push oneself to achieve desired outcomes, as no one else will do it for you. The script uses the phrase 'Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you' to illustrate the importance of self-motivation in personal growth and success.

💡Modern Indian Fusion Food

Modern Indian Fusion Food is a culinary concept that combines traditional Indian cooking techniques and flavors with contemporary or international ingredients and presentation styles. The script mentions this concept when discussing how to create innovative dishes by getting the basics right, implying that a solid foundation in traditional Indian cuisine allows for successful experimentation and adaptation to modern tastes.

💡Kadai Paneer

Kadai Paneer is a popular North Indian dish made with paneer (cottage cheese) and a blend of spices, typically cooked in a kadai, a type of Indian wok. The script describes it as a basic recipe that, once mastered, allows for improvisation. The dish is highlighted as something that, when cooked well, will be cherished by everyone, indicating its appeal and the satisfaction it brings to both the cook and the食客.

💡Kadai Gosht

Kadai Gosht is a traditional Indian dish that is the precursor to Kadai Paneer, originally made with meat. The script mentions that Kadai Paneer evolved from Kadai Gosht, which was a simple preparation of meat with salt, chilies, and tomatoes. This term is important as it shows the historical development and adaptation of recipes in Indian cuisine.

💡Ratio

In cooking, the term 'ratio' refers to the proportion of ingredients used in a recipe, which is crucial for achieving the desired flavor and texture. The script emphasizes the importance of maintaining the correct ratio of onions to tomatoes in making Kadai Paneer, stating that the weight of onions should be half that of tomatoes, which is critical for the dish's authentic taste.

💡Kadai Masala

Kadai Masala is a blend of spices used in Indian cuisine, often as the base for dishes like Kadai Paneer. The script describes the preparation of Kadai Masala, detailing the ingredients such as crushed dried red chillies, black pepper, coriander, and cumin seeds. It is a fundamental component that contributes to the distinctive flavor profile of the dish.

💡Stir-fry

Stir-fry is a cooking technique where ingredients are quickly cooked over high heat in a small amount of oil, constantly stirred to ensure even cooking. The script mentions a quick stir-fry step in the preparation of Kadai Paneer, where ingredients like green red yellow bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes are added and quickly tossed to retain their texture and flavor.

💡Paneer

Paneer is a fresh, non-melting cheese commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is characterized by its firm texture and mild flavor, making it versatile for various dishes. In the context of Kadai Paneer, paneer is the star ingredient, added towards the end of cooking to infuse it with the flavors of the masala without overcooking it.

💡Kasuri Methi

Kasuri Methi is dried, crumbled leaves of the fenugreek plant, which is a popular spice in Indian cooking. It imparts a unique, slightly bitter flavor to dishes. The script mentions adding kasuri methi to Kadai Paneer, indicating its importance in enhancing the dish's aroma and taste.

💡Fresh Cream

Fresh cream, or heavy cream, is a dairy product with a high fat content, often used to add richness and creaminess to dishes. The script notes that while classic Kadai Paneer does not include cream, adding it is a restaurant-style technique to make the dish taste more indulgent and creamy, showing how modern adaptations can influence traditional recipes.

💡Texture

Texture in cooking refers to the sensory experience of a food's surface or substance, which can affect its overall appeal and mouthfeel. The script discusses achieving a luscious texture in Kadai Paneer by using a combination of chopped and pureed tomatoes, which contributes to the dish's richness and the way it complements roti or rice.

Highlights

The importance of self-motivation for success is emphasized.

Mastering the basics is key to creating modern Indian fusion food.

Kadai paneer is a basic recipe that can be improvised upon once mastered.

The evolution of kadai paneer from kadai gosht with simple ingredients.

The preference for using a combination of oil and butter in the recipe.

Maintaining the ratio of onion to tomatoes is crucial for the recipe.

The critical step of cooking onions to a golden color for the perfect masala.

Adding green chilies, garlic, and ginger to enhance the aroma of the dish.

Turning off the heat to prevent spices from burning when adding them.

The use of red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt to season the dish.

The technique of adding both chopped and pureed tomatoes for texture.

Preparing kadhai masala in advance for quick preparation of dishes like kadai chicken or paneer.

The composition of kadhai masala with crushed dried red chillies, black pepper, coriander, and cumin seeds.

Quick stir-fry method after roasting spices to maintain the flavors.

Adding diced vegetables like bell peppers and onions to the dish.

The significance of adding paneer and kasuri methi to complete the dish.

Cooking paneer raw for a better taste in kadhai paneer.

Adding fresh coriander and cream for a restaurant-style kadhai paneer.

The final result of a beautifully prepared kadhai paneer dish.

Transcripts

“Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you”

Means Best motivation is self motivation If you keep pushing yourself, if you keep

yourself motivated you will be successful and nobody else will come to do it for you

have to do it by ourselves Often people ask me how do you make modern

Indian fusion food.

I told him get your basics right and everything will happen on its own.

So today we will make kadai paneer.

This is a basic recipe if you master it awesome After this you can always Improvise

And when you cook kadhai paneer Everyone will come to cherish it Which is a good thing,

so let's start with kadhai paneer.

kadhai paneer started with kadhai gosht (meat) where Meat Is cold in an Indian walk with

salt or chilies and tomatoes that’s it over a period of time with different ingredients

and different spices and in different restaurants the recipe evolved

Little bit of oil and lots of butter that’s how I like it

kadhai paneer is simple all you have to maintain is ratio

So, the ratio of onion by weight is half of tomatoes That’s all

Here we have fine chopped onions and we will fry it on high heat

Whenever we make kadhai masala, The cooking of onions is critical.

It should be uniform.

We will cook it on even heat, stirring continuously and we’ll take it to a nice golden color.

This step is time consuming but if you do it right your masala will come out perfect.

So, the color of onions has started getting a little brown so at this stage we will add

green chilies.

In goes chopped garlic and chopped ginger.

Ginger little more Wow what a lovely aroma of ginger garlic chili,

roasted onion and butter.

As you can see, onions are cooked and browned.

At this stage turn off the heat as you don’t want our spices to burn

To this we will add red chili powder, coriander powder and a little bit of cumin powder.

Some salt Now we have to Stir it with the gas turned

off so Neither spices burn nor onion.

at this stage we will add tomatoes and turn on the heat again

let’s give it a nice stir.

So, half of the tomatoes I’ve added are chopped and another half our pureed.

It gives a luscious texture to the final that you can eat with roti or rice

The oil has separated which means our tomatoes are cooked and the basic kadhai masala is

ready.

Now you can prepare this masala 1 -2 day in advance and prepare kadhai chicken or kadhai

paneer instantly.

Kadhai masala is ready.

To prepare kadhai paneer, we need butter, A dash of oil and kadhai masala which contains

crushed dried red chillies, crushed Black pepper, crushed coriander and cumin seeds.

So these 4 ingredients make kadhai masala, dried kadhai masala.

Light stir.

To this we will add chopped green chilies, a

little garlic and ginger.

Give it a nice stir.

ginger and garlic shouldn't be totally cooked.

Everything after this step will be a quick stir fry.

Spices are roasted now we will add green red yellow bell pepper.

To this we will add diced onion and tomatoes

tomatoes, a little bit of salt.

Give a quick toss and now we will add our kadhai masala.

Since masala is thick, add a dash of waterAnd mix it nicely.

It will all come together and the pureed tomato will give it thickness.

And chopped onion tomato will give it coarseness.

At this stage, add paneer, kasuri methi, salt to taste

And after adding paneer Toss it gently without any rush

You can add paneer after cooking or frying it but somehow in kadhai paneer tastes better

raw We will cook it for 3-4 more minutes to infuse all flavors.

Towards the end, turn off the flame and we’ll add chopped fresh coriander and a little fresh

cream.

Now classic kadhai paneer doesn’t have cream in it.

It’s a very restaurant thing to add cream but if you want your kadhai paneer to taste

like a restaurant, go ahead, add some cream.

And look at the magic.

Beautiful kadhai paneer is ready.

Kadhai paneer – Done!