Kadhai paneer is our best-selling vegetarian curry: soft cubes of paneer with onion and capsicum in a thick, tomato-based masala built around coarsely crushed coriander seed and dried red chilli. Semi-dry rather than soupy, and full of texture.
The defining element is kadhai masala — whole coriander seeds and dried red chillies roasted and crushed by hand rather than used as fine powder. Those coarse fragments stay in the sauce and give the dish its fragrance and a gentle crunch. Onion and capsicum are cooked quickly so they keep their bite, tomatoes cook down into a thick masala, and fresh paneer goes in at the end just long enough to warm through and soak up the spice.
Because it is semi-dry it is easy to eat with naan and it holds up well in takeout containers. This is the dish we point vegetarian guests to first, and it lets a mixed table share one order comfortably alongside the meat curries. Popular with vegetarian households in Ozerna, Mayliewan and Schonsee looking for Indian food that is not an afterthought.
Spicy Mahal is at 3351 153 Ave NW, just off Manning Drive, so kadhai paneer is a short drive for Miller, Brintnell, Hollick-Kenyon, Matt Berry, McConachie, Ozerna, Larkspur, Sifton Park, Clareview Town Centre, Fraser, Belvedere, Evansdale, Schonsee and Mayliewan. Choose online ordering for pickup or delivery, call +1 (780) 836-1323 for a phone order, or come in and eat with us. We also handle catering for family gatherings and small events in northeast Edmonton.
Ordering for the table? Pair our kadhai paneer with shahi paneer, butter chicken or honey chilli fries. You can see everything we cook on the full Spicy Mahal menu, or read more about how we cook.
Yes. It is a fully vegetarian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese), capsicum, onion, tomato and spices.
No — paneer is a dairy product. Ask us about our vegetable curries if you need a dairy-free option.
Kadhai paneer is semi-dry and spicier, built on crushed coriander and chilli. Shahi paneer is a creamy, mild, nut-enriched gravy.
Yes. Order vegetarian curries online or call (780) 836-1323 for pickup at 3351 153 Ave NW.
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“Food was excellent and full of flavour. Portions were generous and everything tasted like home-style Indian/Pakistani cooking. Will definitely be ordering again from Spicy Mahal.”
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“We tried several items from the menu and were really impressed. The spice level was just right and the naan was fresh and hot. A solid choice for Indian food in this area.”
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“Ordered online and the process was very simple. Food arrived hot, well-packed, and full of flavour. Happy to have Spicy Mahal as an option near our neighbourhood.”
Our kitchen is at 3351 153 Ave NW, just off Manning Drive in northeast Edmonton. Use the map for directions, or call ahead and we will have your kadhai paneer ready for pickup.
Order online for pickup or delivery across northeast Edmonton — or book a table and dine in with us.
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