Hot Chilli Paneer
Spice up your dining experience with this irresistible Hot Chilli Paneer recipe, a fusion of bold Indo-Chinese flavors and satisfying textures. Crispy, golden paneer cubes are coated in a thick cornflour batter and fried to perfection before being tossed in a fiery medley of soy sauce, red chili sauce, and tangy tomato ketchup. Enhanced with the crunch of stir-fried onions and capsicum, and a fragrant blend of garlic, ginger, and green chilies, this dish is both vibrant and flavorful. Ideal as an appetizer or a side dish, garnish it with chopped spring onions for a fresh finish and serve it hot alongside fried rice or noodles. Perfect for spice lovers seeking restaurant-style cuisine in the comfort of their own home, this Hot Chilli Paneer is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Paneer (cottage cheese)
- 4 tablespoons Cornflour
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 300 ml Oil (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (finely chopped)
- 3 Green chilies (slit lengthwise)
- 1 large Onion (cut into cubes)
- 1 medium Capsicum (green bell pepper, cut into cubes)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Red chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Spring onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the paneer into bite-sized cubes and set them aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and water to form a thick batter.
Dip the paneer cubes into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated paneer cubes in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and set them aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
In a wide pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cubed onion and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for 3-4 minutes, keeping the vegetables slightly crunchy.
Reduce the heat to medium and add soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. Stir well to combine the sauces.
Toss the fried paneer cubes in the sauce mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the paneer to soak up the flavors.
Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot as an appetizer or a side dish with fried rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 386.1 g | 495% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.0 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 3172 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.8 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 84.0 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 948 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1672 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
