How to Make Chili Paneer - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chili paneer is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that’s a favorite among vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Made with chunks of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) tossed in a flavorful and spicy chili sauce, this dish is a perfect blend of Indian and Chinese cuisine. The spicy paneer dish is a great option for those who love the bold flavors of Indian spices and the heat of Chinese chili sauce.

This dish is incredibly versatile and can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a mai...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed paneer (Indian cheese curd)
  • ¼ cup cornstarch, or as needed
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 green chile peppers, halved
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chile sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water, or as needed (Optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Place paneer in a bowl and add enough cornstarch to coat; mix well.
  • Heat oil large skillet over medium heat; fry paneer until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer paneer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving oil in the skillet.
  • Combine garlic and ginger in the hot oil; add onion, green chile peppers, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix soy sauce, chile sauce, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and remaining cornstarch into onion mixture, stirring in water if mixture is too thick. Add paneer; cook and stir until gravy is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and garnish chili with cilantro and green onions.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 2088mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 189mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 639mg