How long does Chilli Paneer take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chilli Paneer serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chilli Paneer vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Chilli Paneer spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chilli Paneer?

200 grams Paneer, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 1 Green Capsicum, 3 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Paneer?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chilli Paneer?

About 596 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chilli Paneer

Name: Chilli Paneer
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Corn Flour; 3 tbsp Maida; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Salt; As needed Water; 200 grams Paneer; For Deep Frying Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ tbsp Ginger; 2 tbsp Spring Onion (whites); 1 Onion, Cubes; 1 Green Capsicum, Cubes; 1 Green Chilli; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Vinegar; 1 tsp Sugar; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; To taste Salt; 2 tbsp Spring Onion (greens); 1 tsp Corn Flour; ¼ cup Water

40 min
medium
Serves 2
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Prep 25 min · Cook 15 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Indo-Chinese Chilli Paneer, Chilli Paneer Dry · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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Indo-Chinese chilli paneer: batter-fried paneer in soy and chilli sauce with capsicum and onion. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

24 items

2 people

Corn Flour3 tbsp
Maida3 tbsp
Black Pepper Powder¾ tsp
Salt½ tsp
WaterAs needed
Paneer200 grams
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ginger½ tbsp
Spring Onion (whites)2 tbsp
Onion, Cubes1
Green Capsicum, Cubes1
Green Chilli1
Red Chilli Sauce2 tbsp
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Vinegar½ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
SaltTo taste
Spring Onion (greens)2 tbsp
Corn Flour1 tsp
Water¼ cup

Contains: milk, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	596kcal	1192kcal
Protein	22g	45g
Carbohydrate	44g	89g
Fat	37g	74g
Fibre	3.6g	7.2g
Sugar	13g	26g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Mix the ingredients under batter to form a batter, coat the cubed paneer in the batter and deep fry. Set this aside.
Corn FlourMaidaBlack Pepper PowderSaltWaterPaneerOil
2
In a pan add oil, garlic, ginger and saute for 30 seconds.
OilGarlicGinger
3
Add spring onion whites, cubed onion and capsicum, green chilli and saute for 1 minute.
Spring Onion (whites)OnionGreen CapsicumGreen ChilliRed Chilli Sauce
4
Add Soy Sauce, Red chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, chilli powder, vinegar, sugar, pepper powder and salt. And add Spring Onion (greens)
Soy SauceTomato SauceRed Chilli PowderVinegarSugarBlack Pepper PowderSaltSpring Onion (greens)
5
Mix cornflour and water to prepare the thickening agent. Add the thickening agent to the sauce mixture and prepare the sauce to the desired thickness
Corn FlourWater
6
Add the batter-fried paneer cubes and toss.
7
Garnish with chopped spring onion greens and serve as an appetizer

Before you start

How long does Chilli Paneer take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chilli Paneer serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chilli Paneer vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chilli Paneer spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chilli Paneer?: 200 grams Paneer, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 1 Green Capsicum, 3 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Paneer?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chilli Paneer?: About 596 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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3 notes

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NithyaNovember 2021
Tried this recipe and it tasted exactly like how it would taste in a restaurant. Super hit among the fam!!!!!!
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A Cookd cookJuly 2023
looks nice will try soon
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A Cookd cookNovember 2021
came out truly delicious 🤤