How long does Spicy Chilli Paneer take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Spicy Chilli Paneer serve?

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

Is Spicy Chilli Paneer vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Spicy 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 Spicy Chilli Paneer?

500 grams Paneer, 20 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Capsicum, 2 grams Black Pepper Powder, 50 grams Onion, ¼ cup Tomato Ketchup, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Spicy Chilli Paneer?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Spicy Chilli Paneer?

About 798 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Spicy Chilli Paneer

Name: Spicy Chilli Paneer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 20 Dry Red Chilli; As Required Hot Water; 1 tsp Ginger, Chopped; 1 tsp Garlic, Chopped; 500 grams Paneer, Cubes; 4 tbsp Corn Flour; 4 tbsp Maida; 2 grams Salt; 2 grams Black Pepper Powder; 60 ml Water; for deep frying Coconut Oil; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tbsp Ginger, Chopped; 7 grams Garlic, Chopped; 5 Spring Onion (whites); 50 grams Onion, Diced; 1 Green Capsicum, Diced; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; ¼ cup Tomato Ketchup; 60 ml Water; 3 tbsp Spring Onion (greens), Chopped; 3 tbsp Spring Onion (greens), Chopped

35 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 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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Spicy chilli paneer: batter-fried paneer tossed in a soaked red chilli, ginger and garlic paste with capsicum and soy. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 35 min, video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

3 people

Dry Red Chilli20
Hot WaterAs Required
Ginger, Chopped1 tsp
Garlic, Chopped1 tsp
Paneer, Cubes500 grams
Corn Flour4 tbsp
Maida4 tbsp
Salt2 grams
Black Pepper Powder2 grams
Water120 ml
Coconut Oilfor deep frying
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Ginger, Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Chopped7 grams
Spring Onion (whites)5
Onion, Diced50 grams
Green Capsicum, Diced1
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Tomato Ketchup¼ cup
Spring Onion (greens), Chopped6 tbsp

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	798kcal	2394kcal
Protein	37g	110g
Carbohydrate	48g	143g
Fat	55g	164g
Fibre	12g	36g
Sugar	12g	35g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
To a bowl, add dry red chillies and hot water. Immerse the chillies and let it soak for 10 minutes Transfer the soaked chillies to a blender, add chopped ginger and garlic. Add a little bit of the chilli soaked water and blend it to a fine paste
Dry Red ChilliHot WaterGingerGarlic
2
To a bowl, add the diced paneer, cornflour, maida, salt, black pepper powder and water. Mix till the paneer is coated with the batter. Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry the paneer till golden and crispy.
PaneerCorn FlourMaidaSaltBlack Pepper PowderWaterCoconut Oil
3
Heat a pan/wok, add the chopped ginger and garlic. Saute for a few seconds Add the spring onion whites and saute for a few seconds. Add the chilli paste and cook on a medium heat till for 2 minutes.
Coconut OilGingerGarlicSpring Onion (whites)
4
Add the diced onion and capsicum and toss on a high flame for a few seconds. Add soy sauce and ketchup, mix till combined. Add water, salt, mix and bring the sauce to a boil. Add the fried paneer and toss on a high flame till it is coated with the sauce. Add chopped spring onions, give it one final toss and take if off the flame. Serve it hot.
OnionGreen CapsicumSoy SauceTomato KetchupWaterSpring Onion (greens)Spring Onion (greens)

Before you start

How long does Spicy Chilli Paneer take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Spicy Chilli Paneer serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Spicy Chilli Paneer vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Spicy 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 Spicy Chilli Paneer?: 500 grams Paneer, 20 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Capsicum, 2 grams Black Pepper Powder, 50 grams Onion, ¼ cup Tomato Ketchup, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Spicy Chilli Paneer?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Spicy Chilli Paneer?: About 798 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.