Tandoori Fuzion makes their paneer in-house, not from a supplier block. That means the Kadhai Paneer starts with fresh, soft cottage cheese before it ever hits the kadhai with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. The restaurant was voted Best Vegan Restaurant 2024 in St. Albert; the vegetarian menu is built to the same standard as the meat side.

Why Kadhai Paneer at Tandoori Fuzion Stands Out

Most Indian restaurants buy their paneer pre-made. It sits in plastic, gets shipped across provinces, arrives dense and rubbery. By the time it hits the curry, it's absorbed nothing. You're eating texture that doesn't absorb the sauce. You're eating cottage cheese that tastes like yesterday.

Our paneer is different. It's made fresh. Soft. When it goes into the thick curry, simmered with charred onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, it soaks up the sauce like a sponge. You taste the richness and the spice on every cube. That depth is why people order this over the boiled-chicken dishes.

Order the Kadhai Paneer at www.tandoorifuzion.com for pickup or dine-in. It's $22 for a full serve, paired with naan or rice. You'll taste why vegetarians in Lacombe Park and Erin Ridge order this.

How the Dish is Made: Fresh Paneer, Real Technique

The Kadhai Paneer starts the night before. We make the paneer fresh: whole milk, curdled with citric acid, pressed into blocks. By morning, it's set. Then we cube it and refrigerate it until service.

When an order comes in, we heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Onions go in first, toasted until the edges brown. Then bell peppers (we use red and green to keep the color bright and the flavor layered). Next comes tomato puree, cooked down for a few minutes so the raw edge comes off. Add ginger-garlic paste, kasuri methi, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. All the spices bloom in the hot fat.

This is the sauce. Once it's built and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, the paneer cubes go in. Low heat for a few minutes so the paneer warms through without breaking. You end up with cubes that are warm, flavored all the way through, tender enough to cut with a fork. That's the difference between fresh and store-bought paneer. Fresh paneer trusts the sauce more.

Pairing Your Kadhai Paneer: Naan, Rice & Sides

The Kadhai Paneer works as a standalone dish. But it's better with something to catch the sauce.

Naan is the obvious choice. Our clay-oven naan, baked fresh, has just enough char to add depth. Tear a piece, dip it into the curry, and you've got sauce plus bread texture working together. If you're vegetarian and want the full experience, this is the pairing.

Rice is another road. Basmati rice cuts through the richness of the sauce. Eat them separately with paneer on one fork and rice on another, and you get clarity. You taste the tomato. You taste the spice. The naan route is more fun; the rice route is cleaner.

If you're ordering for two, add a Paneer Tikka or Channa Masala to the table. Paneer Tikka comes from the tandoor, smokier and lighter. Channa Masala is chickpeas, completely different protein. Both are vegetarian, and together they give you options without overlap.

Vegetarian & Vegan Dining in St. Albert

Tandoori Fuzion's vegetarian program isn't an afterthought. The Kadhai Paneer isn't something we "have." It's something we make. When we won Best Vegan Restaurant 2024, that didn't happen by accident. The kitchen invests the same time in the vegetarian menu as it does the meat side.

You've got Gluten Free Naan made with chickpea flour, Channa Masala for something different. If you're vegetarian in St. Albert and want actual depth on your plate, this is the place. We're open Monday through Friday 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 9:00 PM.

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Order Online or Visit Us in St. Albert

You can order the Kadhai Paneer online anytime at www.tandoorifuzion.com for delivery or pickup throughout AB. We're located at 1115 St Albert Trail, Suite 360, right in the heart of St. Albert near Lacombe Park, with free parking and table service.

Call us at +1 780-459-4808 if you have questions about the dish or want to place a phone order. We serve Lacombe Park, Downtown St. Albert, Riel Business Park, and surrounding areas with catering for corporate events and celebrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kadhai Paneer?

Kadhai Paneer is a North Indian vegetarian curry where soft paneer (cottage cheese) cubes are cooked in a thick sauce with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It's traditionally cooked and served in a kadhai (a deep, rounded cooking vessel). The dish is aromatic, mildly spiced, and pairs beautifully with naan or rice.

Is the paneer at Tandoori Fuzion homemade?

Yes. Tandoori Fuzion makes their paneer in-house every day, not from supplier blocks. This means the Kadhai Paneer starts with fresh, soft cottage cheese before it ever hits the kadhai with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Homemade paneer has a delicate texture and absorbs flavors far better than store-bought.

Can I order Kadhai Paneer online at Tandoori Fuzion?

Yes. Order our Kadhai Paneer online at www.tandoorifuzion.com for pickup or delivery throughout St. Albert, AB. We're open Monday through Friday 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The dish is always prepared fresh to order.

Is Kadhai Paneer vegetarian and vegan?

Kadhai Paneer is vegetarian, but not vegan—it contains paneer (cottage cheese made from milk). If you're vegan, we offer other curries with similar flavor profiles. Tandoori Fuzion was voted Best Vegan Restaurant 2024 in St. Albert, so our vegan options are thoughtfully crafted.