Chilli Paneer Recipe
Spicy paneer dish with bell peppers, onion and chili sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Paneer
Cut the paneer into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Wash and chop the bell peppers into strips. Dice the onion and slit the green chilies.
Cooking
- 3
Fry the Paneer
In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the paneer cubes and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent. Then, add the chopped bell peppers and green chilies. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, cornstarch, and water. Stir well until cornstarch is dissolved.
- 6
Combine Everything
Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables in the pan. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Add Paneer and Seasoning
Add the fried paneer to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to coat the paneer in the sauce.
- 8
Final Cooking
Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the paneer is heated through.
Serving
- 9
Serve Hot
Serve the Chilli Paneer hot with fried rice or noodles. Enjoy!
