Chilli Paneer
Recipe by Mad Over Food · Watch on YouTube
Vegetarian
Medium
effort
Nutrition
per serving
500kcal
Protein28g
Carbs25g
Fat50g
Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.
Dish Info
Cuisine
Indo ChineseStreet Food
Dish Type
Gravy
Meal Type
SnackDinner
Cooking
Shallow FriedSauteed
Goes well with
Fried RiceNoodlesRotiNaanSoup
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green chilies
- 1 medium diced red onion
- Half a medium diced green bell pepper
- A few pieces diced orange bell pepper or carrots
- A pinch red chili powder
- 1 cup water or vegetable stock
- 1 cup 1-inch cubed paneer
- Pre-mixed dark reddish-brown sauce
- Additional lighter liquid (possibly cornstarch slurry) to thicken
- A small handful fresh chopped cilantro or coriander
Method
- 1Heat 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil in a large wok over high flame.
- 2Add finely chopped garlic and green chilies to the hot oil and stir-fry briefly.
- 3Add diced red onions, green bell peppers, and possibly orange bell peppers or carrots to the wok and continuously stir-fry until slightly softened.
- 4Sprinkle a pinch of red chili powder over the vegetables and mix in.
- 5Pour 1 cup water or vegetable stock into the wok and bring to a rapid boil.
- 6Gently place 1 cup 1-inch cubed paneer into the bubbling liquid.
- 7Add the pre-mixed dark reddish-brown sauce to the wok and combine with the liquid and vegetables.
- 8Continue to stir and simmer the sauce, allowing it to thicken and coat the paneer and vegetables.
- 9Introduce an additional lighter liquid (possibly a cornstarch slurry) to adjust consistency and further thicken the sauce.
- 10Sprinkle a small handful of freshly chopped cilantro or coriander into the dish.
- 11Give the mixture a final stir.
- 12Scoop the finished Chilli Paneer from the wok and portion into small, white disposable cups for serving.
These instructions are our analysis of the original video. Watch on YouTube →
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