Make paneer chilli just like the hotel recipe at home and in a very easy way. Paneer chilli is a Chinese dish which is very much liked by the youngsters these days. Make it with my recipe very quickly and simply. We can make paneer chilli in a completely Indian way.
This is the soul of street food and a hit item on every Chinese restaurant’s menu. This combination of crispy paneer cubes, spicy sauces and crunchy veggies is loved by everyone. Let’s make a perfect restaurant-style Paneer Chilli at home!
Ingredients of Paneer chilli
For Marination:
- 200g paneer (cubes mein kata hua)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp maida (all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp soya sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water (as required)
- Oil (deep frying ke liye)
For Gravy:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 onion (large, cubed)
- 1 capsicum (large, cubed)
- 2-3 green chillies (slit)
- 1 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 tbsp red chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp cornflour (2 tbsp water mein ghola hua)
- 1/2 tsp salt (swad anusar)
- 2 tbsp spring onion (garnish ke liye
Method of making paneer chilli
1. Prepare and Fry the Paneer:
- Mix cornflour, maida, salt, pepper, and water to make a smooth batter.
- Dip the paneer cubes in the batter and deep-fry until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan or wok on high flame.
- Add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Add onions and capsicum. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes on high flame (they should stay crunchy).
- Add soy sauce, red chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, and vinegar. Mix well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Combine with Paneer:
- Add the fried paneer cubes to the pan.
- Toss everything well so that the sauce coats the paneer nicely.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes on high flame.
4. Garnish and Serve:
- Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped spring onions.
- Serve hot as a starter or with fried rice/noodles.
🍽️ Serving Tip:
Want gravy-style chilli paneer? Just mix 1 tsp cornflour in ½ cup water and add it during the sauce step to make a thick gravy.
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