Kadhai Paneer And Lentil Upma Recipe

About this recipe

Kadhai Paneer and Lentil Upma is a delightful and nutritious Indian breakfast combo that combines soft paneer cubes in a rich, medium-spiced tomato-based gravy with a wholesome lentil and semolina upma. Perfectly balancing protein and flavor, this dish is ideal for families seeking a hearty yet healthy start to their day. The Kadhai Paneer is aromatic and mildly spiced, while the Lentil Upma is fragrant and packed with nutrients, making it a complete meal to energize your mornings.

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer
• 500 g Onion
• 200G Adrak Lasun Paste (200g)
• 500 g Rava
• 1 kg Yellow Moong Dal
• 200 ml Ghee
• - Dairy Milk
• 500 g Capsicum Green
• medium Chilli Green Long
• - Coriander Powder
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 50g Everest Garam Masala
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Red Chili Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds

Instructions

1. 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan and toast the semolina until lightly golden. Set aside.
2. 2. In a separate pan, heat the remaining ghee, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté for 1 minute.
3. 3. Add the soaked moong dal and cook for 5 minutes. Slowly stir in the toasted semolina and milk, cooking until the upma thickens. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and set aside.
4. 4. For the Kadhai Paneer, heat oil in a kadhai or deep pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the sliced onions and sauté until golden.
5. 5. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, followed by chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates.
6. 6. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
7. 7. Add the paneer cubes and sliced bell pepper, gently tossing them in the gravy. Cook for another 5 minutes, ensuring the paneer absorbs the flavors.
8. 8. Serve the Lentil Upma alongside the Kadhai Paneer garnished with fresh coriander.