Chilli Paneer | Chilli Paneer Gravy | Indo Chinese Recipe

Even though I am a huge fan of Indo Chinese food and especially that street side food but I but I always try to limit eating outside. Chilli Panner is one my favorite dish and so I prefer making it at home and you know what’s the best part about cooking it at home is? You can always adjust the sauce and spices according to your taste and preference. Try this quick and easy recipe at home and treat your taste buds with this mouth-watering Chilli Paneer.

Chilli Paneer is one of the most ordered dishes at any Indo Chinese restaurant. Many prefer eating it as a starter and many order it with a side dish. You can even roll them in a tortilla and serve this as a hot n spicy mouth-watering Chilli Paneer Roll. This is a perfect recipe that goes well with Veg or Non-Veg Fried Rice or Hakka Noodles.

Serves 4
Ingredients:
For Paneer Marination

• 250 Gms Paneer, cut into cubes or desired shape
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• Salt as required
• Oil for shallow or deep frying

Other Ingredients

• 1 Green bell pepper, cut into squares or desired shape
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into squares or desired shape
• 1 Small onion, cut into squares or desired shape
• 1 Tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Tsp ginger- finely chopped
• 2-3 Green Chilies, chopped
• 1 Tbsp red chili sauce, or as desired
• 1 Tbsp green chili sauce, or as desired
• 1 Tbsp tomato ketchup
•  ¼ Tsp black pepper powder
• 1 Tsp vinegar
• ½ Cup water
• Salt a required
• 2 Tbsp oil

Learn Step By Step Recipe With Pictures For Chilli Paneer | Indo Chinese Chilli Paneer
Recipe:
Step 1- In a mixing bowl take all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and required salt. Add few tbsp of water to make a thick paste. Marinate the paneer and leave for 15-20mins
 

Step 2- Heat oil in a deep frying pan and shallow fry the marinated paneer on the medium flame until golden and crispy and remove on a kitchen towel
 

Step 3- To the same pan add the chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies. When the garlic turns a bit golden add capsicum and onions and fry on high flame for 2mins
 

Step 4- Then add soy sauce, red chili sauce, ketchup, black pepper powder, and required salt. Add ½ cup of water and the leftover batter from marinated paneer to make the gravy. Mix everything well
 

Step 5- Add the shallow fried paneer and vinegar. Mix well and turn off the flame. Serve warm with Fried Rice or Hakka Noodles