A bold vegetarian favourite, our Paneer Karahi (also known as kadai paneer) features paneer cooked with slivers of ginger, onions, green peppers and tomatoes. It is named after the karahi, the wok-like pan this style of curry is traditionally cooked in.
Paneer karahi gets its name from the karahi, the deep, wok-like pan used across North India to cook thick, fragrant masalas over high heat. It is one of the most popular vegetarian curries in Indian cooking and a favourite on Shehnai's vegetarian menu.
At Shehnai Restaurant, our paneer karahi is cooked with slivers of ginger, onions, green peppers and tomatoes, giving it a chunky texture and a bright, savoury flavour with more spice than creamy curries like korma. It is a satisfying main course for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Scoop up paneer karahi with garlic naan or tandoori roti, add a mild vegetable korma to balance the spice, and start with crispy pakoras.
Shehnai Restaurant at 447 Main St W serves vegetarian favourites to guests from Kirkendall, Durand, Westdale, Hamilton Mountain and across the city. Dine in, order takeout, or get paneer karahi delivered in Hamilton.
Paneer karahi, also called kadai paneer, is a North Indian curry of paneer cooked with ginger, onions, green peppers and tomatoes, named after the karahi pan it is traditionally made in.
Yes. Paneer karahi is a vegetarian dish made with paneer, a fresh Indian cheese.
Shehnai Restaurant at 447 Main St W, Hamilton serves paneer karahi for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
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After trying several places for Indian cuisine, this guest finally found Shehnai Restaurant and was very happy with the food quality and authenticity.
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“Taste of home”
“So nostalgic! Great snacks to share with friends. Very enjoyable samosas chutney and pakora. Taste of home for me.”
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Highlights Shehnai as one of the few places in Hamilton offering an Indian buffet, praising dishes like goat curry, tandoori chicken wings, Kashmiri chicken and vegetable korma, and noting its longevity and suitability for work lunches and small group gatherings.
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Find us at 447 Main St W, just east of Dundurn Street. Call ahead, order online or get directions to enjoy our paneer karahi fresh from the kitchen.
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