My version of Kadhai chicken / paneer

500 gm boneless chicken breast sliced / paneer, cubed
2 green capsicum, sliced
2 onions, cut in 1/2" pieces
2 tomatoes sliced
2 tsp garlic ginger chilly cut length ways
2 tsp garam masala, turmeric, kashmiri chilly powder mix
2-3 bay leaves
2 tsp Kastoori methi soaked in a cup of water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp fresh yogurt
1 tsp chat masala.
Fresh coriander and lemon rind for garnish
salt to taste


Heat oil in a non stick pan, add bay leaves, ginger garlic chill paste and cook for1 minute. Add the onions and 
Sauté till light brown. Add the chicken (if paneer, not at this stage), salt and cook till the chicken is tender.
Add the tomatoes and cook further for 2-3 minutes on high flame, stirring regularly. Add the dry spices, stir for a minute and then add the capsicum. cook further on high flame for 3-4 minutes. (For the paneer ) Add paneer cubes, cook stirring gently for 3-4 minutes. Add beaten yogurt and kastoori methi, with the chat masala. cook on high flame till the yogurt blends in. Garnish with coriander, lemon rind and serve.