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?

2. 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 Spring Onion (whites), 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 1113 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: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 200 grams Paneer, Diced; 250 grams Basmati Rice, Cooked; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 1 tbsp Green Chilli Sauce; 1 tsp Sugar; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slices; 1/3 cup Spring Onion (whites); 1/3 cup Spring Onion (greens), Chopped; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1/3 cup Water; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1/3 cup Red Capsicum, Diced; 1/3 cup Yellow Capsicum, Diced; 2 tbsp Corn Starch Slurry; 1 Onion, Diced

Also known as Fried Rice, Paneer Fried Rice · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals

Total35 min

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Serves2

Per serving1113 cal

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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

Cooking for2 servings

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

Contains: milk, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	1113kcal	2226kcal
Protein	32g	64g
Carbohydrate	128g	256g
Fat	54g	107g
Fibre	5.7g	11g
Sugar	12g	24g

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 .
PaneerSunflower Oil
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.
Soy SauceRed Chilli SauceOnionGarlicGreen ChilliSunflower OilGingerWater
3
Add salt, pepper and sugar and mix well. Once boiling add cornstarch slurry and mix vigorously. Let thicken up into sauce like consistency .
Green Chilli SauceSugarSaltBlack Pepper PowderCorn 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 :)
Basmati RiceSpring Onion (whites)Spring Onion (greens)Red CapsicumYellow CapsicumOnion

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?: 2. 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 Spring Onion (whites), 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 1113 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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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