Paneer Butter Masala with a khadai Twist

Khadai Paneer Meets Paneer Butter Masala

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I asked my mother to prepare tasty khadai paneer, but somewhere during the process, it transformed into paneer butter masala! 😂

Khadai paneer is typically a dry dish with minimal gravy, focusing on fried paneer, capsicums, and onions. However, this version took a flavorful detour, and I couldn’t complain!

The difference? The khadai paneer powder made its way into what was otherwise a classic paneer butter masala. Unlike the usual mild spices like garam masala, the added flavors gave the dish a spicy South India touch — because we can’t resist enhancing every recipe!

Here’s how this delicious collaboration came to life:

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We diced onions, capsicums, and tomatoes, ready to pack a punch of color.

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The star ingredient was the khadai paneer powder, ready to work its magic.