How long does Paneer Chilli Fried Rice take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Chilli Fried Rice serve?

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

Is Paneer Chilli Fried Rice vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Chilli Fried Rice 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 Paneer Chilli Fried Rice?

200 grams Paneer, 250 grams Basmati Rice, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 1 tbsp Green Chilli Sauce, 1/3 cup Yellow Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Chilli Fried Rice?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Chilli Fried Rice?

About 744 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Chilli Fried Rice

Name: Paneer Chilli Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 200 grams Paneer, Diced; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slices; 1/3 cup Water; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Green Chilli Sauce; 2 tbsp Corn Starch Slurry; 1 Onion, Diced; 1/3 cup Yellow Capsicum, Diced; 1/3 cup Red Capsicum, Diced; 1/3 cup Spring Onion (whites); 250 grams Basmati Rice, Cooked; 1/3 cup Spring Onion (greens), Chopped

35 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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4 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 Fried Rice, Paneer Fried Rice · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals

Paneer chilli fried rice of fried paneer, basmati, peppers and spring onion in soy and chilli sauce. Medium-spicy, vegetarian, serves 2, 35 minutes, video.

Ingredients

20 items

3 people

Oil4 tbsp
Paneer, Diced200 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Garlic, Finely Chopped4 cloves
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Green Chilli, Slices2
Water1/3 cup
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Green Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Corn Starch Slurry2 tbsp
Onion, Diced1
Yellow Capsicum, Diced1/3 cup
Red Capsicum, Diced1/3 cup
Spring Onion (whites)1/3 cup
Basmati Rice, Cooked250 grams
Spring Onion (greens), Chopped1/3 cup

Contains: milk, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	744kcal	2232kcal
Protein	21g	64g
Carbohydrate	86g	257g
Fat	36g	107g
Fibre	3.9g	12g
Sugar	8.3g	25g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
In a bowl over medium high heat add oil and add the paneer. Fry until golden brown. Take off heat .
OilPaneer
2
In a wok over medium high heat add oil, chopped onions, garlic,ginger and green chilli and saute until translucent. Once aromatic add water and let it reach a boil. Add your sauces in stages and stir continuously.
OilOnionGarlicGingerGreen ChilliWaterSoy SauceRed Chilli Sauce
3
Add salt, pepper and sugar and mix well. Once boiling add cornstarch slurry and mix vigorously. Let thicken up into sauce like consistency .
SaltBlack Pepper PowderSugarGreen Chilli SauceCorn Starch Slurry
4
Add bell peppers, onion,spring onion whites and spring onion. Mix until everything is well coated. Add your cooked rice and mix until coated thoroughly. Garnish with spring onion and enjoy :)
OnionYellow CapsicumRed CapsicumSpring Onion (whites)Basmati RiceSpring Onion (greens)

Before you start

How long does Paneer Chilli Fried Rice take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Chilli Fried Rice serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Chilli Fried Rice vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Chilli Fried Rice 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 Paneer Chilli Fried Rice?: 200 grams Paneer, 250 grams Basmati Rice, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 1 tbsp Green Chilli Sauce, 1/3 cup Yellow Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Chilli Fried Rice?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Chilli Fried Rice?: About 744 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes

MajellaFebruary 2026
so yummy 🫠
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sharvani rajuJanuary 2026
Absolutely wonderful recipe. I loved that it was a one pot recipe with perfectly balanced macros of protein, fiber and carbs