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Chilli Paneer

Cultural Context

Chilli Paneer is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that originated in India, blending Indian flavors with Chinese cooking techniques. It reflects the culinary fusion that arose from the Chinese diaspora in India, particularly in cities like Kolkata. This dish is often served as an appetizer or main course and is a staple at Indian restaurants and street food stalls. Its spicy, tangy flavor profile and crispy texture have made it a favorite among both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, leading to variations across the globe, including different spice levels and ingredient combinations.

IndianINmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tbsp ap flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt
½ tsp red chili
¼ cup water
½ tsp garlic paste
300-gm paneer
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 garlic clove
1 tsp ginger
2 dry red chilies
2 green chilies
1 small onion
½ cup green bell pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chili sauce or ketchup
¼ tsp pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
1 tbsp green onions

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while flour is more accessible.

1

Mix ap flour with cornstarch, salt and red chili

2

Add water and garlic paste to the dry ingredients

3

Mix well before adding in the paneer

4

Gently mix the paneer

5

Deep fry the paneer until golden brown and set aside

6

In a pan, drizzle cooking oil along with sliced garlic and ginger

7

Stir in dry red chili, green chilies, onion petals and green bell pepper

8

Add soy sauce, chili sauce or ketchup and water

9

Pepper and salt to taste

10

Add cornstarch slurry

11

Transfer the fried paneer to the pan and mix

12

Garnish with green onions

13

Ready to Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

marinatingstir-frying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairysoy

Also Known As

Chili PaneerPaneer Chilli

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