Chilli Paneer
Chilli Paneer is a popular Indo-Chinese dish featuring crispy fried paneer tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Perfect appetizer!
Ready in:
35 min
Ingredients:
15
Ingredients
For the Fried Paneer:
- Paneer (cubed): 250 grams
- Cornflour: 2 tbsp
- All-purpose flour (maida): 1 tbsp
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Water: as needed
- Oil: for shallow or deep frying
For the Sauce:
- Oil: 1 tbsp
- Garlic (finely chopped): 1 tbsp
- Green chilies (slit): 2
- Onion (sliced or cubed): 1 medium
- Capsicum/Bell peppers (sliced): 1 cup (mixed colors optional)
- Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
- Green chili sauce: 1 tbsp
- Tomato ketchup: 1 tbsp
- Vinegar: 1 tsp
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Spring onions (for garnish): 2 tbsp
Making process
Step 1: Coat and Fry Paneer:
- Mix cornflour, maida, salt, pepper, and water to form a thick batter.
- Dip paneer cubes and fry until golden and crispy. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare Sauce Base:
- Heat oil in a wok. Add chopped garlic and green chilies. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add onions and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes.
Step 3: Add Sauces:
- Add soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, and vinegar. Mix well.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Combine Paneer:
- Add the fried paneer cubes and toss everything well for 1–2 minutes on high flame.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve hot as an appetizer or with fried rice/noodles.