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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
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
2 tbsp oil (for frying)
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 sauce
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

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

In a small bowl, take ¼ cup corn flour and 2 tbsp maida.

2

Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder, and ½ tsp salt.

3

Form a smooth lump-free batter by adding ¼ cup water.

4

Dip 12 cubes of paneer and coat uniformly.

5

Deep fry in hot oil on medium flame, stirring occasionally until the paneer cubes turn golden brown and crisp.

6

Drain off the fried paneer and keep aside.

7

In a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil and sauté 2 cloves of garlic, 1 slit chilli, and 2 tbsp spring onion.

8

Sauté ½ onion and ½ capsicum on high flame for a minute.

9

Add 1 tsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar, and 2 tbsp soy sauce.

10

Add ¼ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder, and ¼ tsp salt.

11

Stir fry until the sauce is well combined.

12

Prepare the corn flour slurry by mixing 1 tsp corn flour in 2 tbsp water.

13

Pour the corn flour slurry into the wok and mix continuously.

14

Stir fry until the sauce turns glossy and thickens.

15

Add in the fried paneer and 2 tbsp spring onion, and mix well.

16

Enjoy chilli paneer with fried rice.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large kadai

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairysoy

Also Known As

Chili PaneerPaneer Chilli

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