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Chili paneer
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4.89 from 9 votes

Chili Paneer

Chili paneer is a mouthwatering Indian-Chinese dish made with paneer and chilies. There are two versions, wet and dry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: indo-chinese, paneer
Servings: 4
Calories: 395kcal
Author: Puja

Ingredients

  • 14 oz paneer cubed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 onion sliced pole to pole
  • 2 medium bell peppers cut into sticks
  • 1 serrano chili chopped with seeds removed.
  • 1 tbsp corn starch for the paneer
  • 1 tsp corn starch for the slurry
  • 3 tbsp oil separated
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp chili paste (I use sambal oelek)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup (optional)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • salt

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet with 2 tbsp oil.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp of cornstarch onto the paneer cubes. Toss until well coated.
  • In a bowl, make a slurry by mixing 1 tsp cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water. Stir until all the lumps are removed and set aside for at least 2 minutes.
  • In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the paneer and pan fry until golden brown. Set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  • In the same pan (no need to rinse or wipe), add 1 tbsp of oil. Toss in the onions, bell peppers and a pinch of salt. Cook until soft. Add chilies.
  • While the bell peppers cook,
  • Add in the ginger and garlic to the onions and bell peppers. Stir. Let cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Turn the heat to low and add in the cornstarch slurry. Stir.
  • Add the fried paneer cubes.
  • Add in the chili paste, ketchup, soy sauce and vinegar. Stir.
  • Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until all the ingredients are well combined.

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Notes

To make the “wet” version, use 1 cup of water, and double the slurry, ketchup, soy sauce, chili paste, and rice wine vinegar.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1921IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 421mg | Iron: 1mg