Chili Paneer Recipe
Welcome to Naiya’s recipe’s kitchen! Today I am excited
to share this spicy & delightful recipe of Chili Paneer. Basically we can
understand this as an Indo-Chinese recipe.
It is a combination of succulent
goodness of paneer/cottage cheese with fiery chili flavours. That creates a
symphony of tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing. This recipe is for
you if you are vegetarian & loves a delicious chili-infused dish.
This
scrumptious and spicy Chili Paneer is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
This delightful fusion of Indian and Chinese flavours will impress your family
and guests alike.
I am sure you will enjoy the fiery taste of chili paneer with
the softness of paneer in every bite. So what are you waiting for, put your
apron on & enjoy cooking!
Preparation time - 10 minutes
Cooking time - 10 to 12 minutes
Serves - 2 person
Ingredients to make Chili Paneer:
For Marinating paneer:
250 gram paneer cubes
2 tablespoons corn flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour/refined flour
1/2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
For Chili Paneer Sauce:
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium-sized finely chopped onion
1 medium-sized capsicum, cut into small cubes
2-3 green chilies, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red chili sauce
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
For garnishing:
Finely chopped green part of spring onion
A handful of fresh cilantro leaves
Spoon full of roasted sesame seeds
Method to make Chili Paneer:
For marinating paneer:
· In a
mixing bowl, combine corn flour, all-purpose flour, ginger-garlic paste, red
chili powder, black pepper powder, salt, soy sauce, and water to create a
smooth paste.
· Toss
the paneer cubes into it. Make sure they are evenly coated. Rest for at least
15-20 minutes.
For frying the Marinated Paneer:
· Heat
a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
· Add
the marinated paneer cubes to the pan and cook until they turn golden brown and
crispy on all sides. Set them aside.
For Preparing the Chili Paneer Sauce:
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the chopped onions until they become translucent.
· Stir
in the ginger-garlic paste and sliced green chilies, cooking for a minute or
until the raw smell disappears.
· Now,
add soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, red chili powder, sugar
and salt. Stir everything together until well combined and the sauce thickens
slightly.
· Gently
add the fried paneer cubes and bell pepper cubes to the sauce. Toss them well,
ensuring that the paneer and veggies are coated evenly with the chili sauce.
· Transfer
the chili paneer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped spring onions and
cilantro leaves.
· Serve
hot as an appetizer or as a side dish with steamed rice or noodles.
