Chilli Paneer Recipe
Chilli Paneer is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with paneer cubes tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce with bell peppers and onions.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Deep frying pan
- Slotted spoon
- Large skillet or wok
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Paneer:
- 250 grams paneer cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup cornflour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour maida
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for deep frying
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- 2-3 green chilies slit
- 1 large onion cubed and layers separated
- 1 large bell pepper capsicum, cubed
- 2-3 spring onions chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon green chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoons water cornflour slurry
Instructions
Prepare the Paneer:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornflour, all-purpose flour, black pepper powder, and salt. Add water gradually to make a smooth batter.
- Dip paneer cubes in the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Deep fry the paneer cubes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Prepare the Sauce:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chopped garlic, ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cubed onions and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the white parts of the spring onions and stir-fry for another minute.
- Add soy sauce, red chili sauce, green chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the cornflour slurry to the sauce and cook for a minute until the sauce thickens.
Combine and Serve:
- Add the fried paneer cubes to the sauce and toss gently to coat them evenly.
- Garnish with the green parts of the spring onions.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or with fried rice or noodles. Enjoy your Chilli Paneer!
