chilli paneer recipe | restaurant style paneer chilli dry | cheese chilli dry with a detailed photo and video recipe. an extremely popular indo chinese recipe made with paneer cubes and diced capsicum. the recipe is known for its chilli flavour with the creaminess of paneer and spice of indo chinese sauce. it is an ideal party starter or an appetiser which can also be shared as a side dish with indo chinese rice or noodles.
chilli paneer recipe | restaurant style paneer chilli dry | cheese chilli dry with step by step photo and video recipe. chilli based recipes are very common starters from the indo chinese cuisine. particularly the chilli chicken has a huge fan following because of its tender chicken pieces in chilli sauce. the same recipe has extended to vegetarian option with paneer cubes and paneer chilli dry is one such popular option.
i am a huge fan of paneer and indo chinese recipes and this recipe is a combination of both. i personally like the gravy version of it which i have already posted long back. whenever we plan for outdoor dining, we take the combination of fried rice with some chilli gravy with it. having said that, a dry version can also be shared as a side with the indo chinese rice dishes. the same chilli sauce can also be used with other ingredients like gobi, aloo. but the soft and moist paneer with chilli sauce makes it lethal. moreover, in this recipe, i have deep-fried the paneer cubes with a spiced batter, before tossing it with chilli sauce. this makes it more crispy, tasty and flavoured but some prefer adding paneer cubes as it is without deep frying.
furthermore, some easy and important tips, suggestions and variations for a perfect chilli paneer recipe. firstly, my preferred preference is to make chilli sauce as hot and sweet, and hence i use tomato sauce with chilli sauce. yet it can be made without any sweetness with just chilli sauce in it. secondly, the paneer has to be moist and tender for the best result. hence i would recommend using homemade paneer cubes or fresh paneer from the store. lastly, the flavour of chilli sauce can be increased or decreased with the use of green chillies in it. hence add it as per your preference.
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chilli paneer recipe | paneer chilli dry | how to make cheese chilli
Ingredients
for frying:
- ¼ cup corn flour
- 2 tbsp maida / plain flour
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp pepper powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup water
- 12 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
- oil, for frying
for sauce:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 chilli, slit
- 4 tbsp spring onion, chopped
- ½ onion, petals
- ½ capsicum, sliced
- 1 tsp chilli sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato saue
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp pepper powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp corn flour
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- firstly, in a small bowl take ¼ cup corn flour and 2 tbsp maida.
- also add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp salt.
- form a smooth lump free batter adding ¼ cup water.
- now dip 12 cubes paneer and coat uniformly.
- deep fry in hot oil making sure the flame is on medium.
- stir occasionally until the paneer cubes turn golden brown and crisp.
- drain off the fried paneer and keep aside.
- in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 2 clove garlic, 1 chilli and 2 tbsp spring onion.
- also, saute ½ onion and ½ capsicum on high flame for a minute.
- further add 1 tsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar and 2 tbsp soy sauce.
- now add ¼ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder and ¼ tsp salt.
- stir fry until the sauce is combined well.
- prepare the corn flour slurry by mixing 1 tsp corn flour in 2 tbsp water.
- pour the cornflour slurry into the wok and mix continuously.
- stir fry until the sauce turns glossy and thickens.
- add in fried paneer and 2 tbsp spring onion. mix well.
- finally, enjoy chilly paneer with fried rice.
Nutrition
how to make chilli paneer with step by step photo:
- firstly, in a small bowl take ¼ cup corn flour and 2 tbsp maida.
- also add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp salt.
- form a smooth lump free batter adding ¼ cup water.
- now dip 12 cubes paneer and coat uniformly.
- deep fry in hot oil making sure the flame is on medium.
- stir occasionally until the paneer cubes turn golden brown and crisp.
- drain off the fried paneer and keep aside.
- in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 2 clove garlic, 1 chilli and 2 tbsp spring onion.
- also, saute ½ onion and ½ capsicum on high flame for a minute.
- further add 1 tsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar and 2 tbsp soy sauce.
- now add ¼ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder and ¼ tsp salt.
- stir fry until the sauce is combined well.
- prepare the corn flour slurry by mixing 1 tsp corn flour in 2 tbsp water.
- pour the cornflour slurry into the wok and mix continuously.
- stir fry until the sauce turns glossy and thickens.
- add in fried paneer and 2 tbsp spring onion. mix well.
- finally, enjoy chilly paneer with fried rice.
notes:
- firstly, make sure to use soft and fresh homemade paneer.
- also, to prepare chilli paneer gravy, make sure to prepare slightly more cornflour slurry.
- additionally, adjust the amount of chilli to your preference.
- finally, chilli paneer recipe tastes great when served hot and spicy.