Spicy Chilli Paneer Recipe
Crispy paneer cubes tossed in a spicy, tangy, and savory sauce – a perfect Indo-Chinese delight!
Ingredients
For the Paneer Coating:
- 250 gram paneer (cubed)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 ts salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 cup water (or as needed for coating)
- Oil (for frying)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped ginger
- 1 small onion (cubed)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (green, red, yellow – cubed)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red chili sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cornflour (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- 2 tbsp chopped spring onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Paneer: In a mixing bowl, combine cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and red chili powder. Add water gradually to form a smooth batter.
- Coat the paneer cubes in the batter and deep fry them in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Heat oil in a pan or wok. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in the cornflour slurry (cornflour mixed with water) and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Add the crispy paneer cubes and toss well to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili sauce.
- For a healthier version, pan-fry or air-fry the paneer instead of deep frying.