Best Kadai Paneer in Bowness, Calgary

About Our Kadai Paneer

A kadai is the deep, two-handled pan the dish takes its name from, and it shapes how the curry cooks. Onions, bell peppers and tomatoes are sautéed hard and fast over high heat so they keep some bite instead of collapsing into the sauce, which is what gives kadai paneer its texture.

Cubes of paneer go in near the end, just long enough to take on the masala without losing their soft, fresh-cheese texture. The spicing is assertive rather than creamy — this is a drier, punchier curry than a korma or a makhani, and it pairs especially well with tandoori roti or garlic naan for mopping up. A staple vegetarian order across northwest Calgary.

What Makes Our Kadai Paneer Special

• Traditional cottage cheese, soft and freshly cut
• Onions, bell peppers and tomatoes kept crisp, not stewed
• Bold, dry-style masala rather than a cream-heavy gravy
• Cooked and served in the kadai it is named after
• Fully vegetarian and satisfying enough to be the main dish