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35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Indo-Chinese

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by FOOD-FILMENT on YouTube

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Paneer Coating

  1. Corn Flour 4 tbsp
  2. All Purpose Flour 1 tbsp
  3. Rice Flour 1 tbsp
  4. Tandoori Masala 1 tsp
  5. Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp
  6. Salt to taste
  7. Water 1 cup

All Ingredients - For Chilli Paneer

  1. Paneer 360g - cubed
  2. Bell Pepper 1 - chopped finely
  3. Red Onions 1 - chopped finely
  4. Green Chillies 2 or 3 - slit lengthwise
  5. Garlic 2 to 3 cloves - chopped finely
  6. Vinegar 2 tbsp
  7. Soy Sauce 1 tbsp
  8. Red Chilli Sauce 1 tbsp (more if needed)
  9. Oil for shallow fry

⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Paneer Coating Batter

In a bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of corn flour, 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon of rice flour. Add 1 teaspoon of tandoori masala, 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder, and salt to taste. Mix these dry ingredients well. Gradually add 1 cup of water at intervals, stirring constantly, until a smooth batter of pouring consistency is formed.

Step 2: Shallow Fry the Paneer

Heat oil for shallow frying in a wide-bottom pan over medium heat. Dip each paneer cube into the prepared corn flour batter, ensuring it's evenly coated. Carefully place the coated paneer cubes into the hot oil. Fry the paneer for approximately 3-5 minutes until it turns golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove the fried paneer and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Set aside.

Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables

In the same pan with a little residual oil (or add more if needed), add the finely chopped red onions, finely chopped bell pepper, slit green chillies, and finely chopped garlic. Sauté the vegetables over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender but still retain a crunch.

Step 4: Prepare the Sauce

To the sautéed vegetables, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of red chilli sauce (add more red chilli sauce if a spicier taste is desired). Mix all the ingredients well, ensuring the sauces are evenly distributed.

Step 5: Thicken the Sauce

Continue to cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. The sauce should coat the vegetables and achieve a glossy appearance.

Step 6: Combine with Paneer

Gently add the previously shallow-fried paneer cubes to the pan with the thickened sauce and vegetables. Mix well but gently, ensuring all the paneer cubes are coated with the sauce without breaking them.

Step 7: Finish and Serve

Keep the chilli paneer on the flame for a few more minutes (1-2 minutes), allowing the flavors to meld and the paneer to absorb the sauce. Serve hot and garnish with fresh coriander if desired.

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