Chili Paneer Recipe

Name: Chili Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed paneer (Indian cheese curd); 1/4 cup cornstarch, or as needed; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated; 1 onion, chopped; 4 green chile peppers, halved; 1 bell pepper, diced; Gravy:; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons chile sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 2 tablespoons water, or as needed (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste; 2 green onions, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups cubed paneer (Indian cheese curd)
1/4 cup cornstarch, or as needed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
1 onion, chopped
4 green chile peppers, halved
1 bell pepper, diced
Gravy:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chile sauce
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons water, or as needed (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
2 green onions, chopped (optional)

1
Place paneer in a bowl and add enough cornstarch to coat; mix well.
2
Heat oil large skillet over medium heat; fry paneer until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer paneer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving oil in the skillet.
3
Combine garlic and ginger in the hot oil; add onion, green chile peppers, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Mix soy sauce, chile sauce, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and remaining cornstarch into onion mixture, stirring in water if mixture is too thick. Add paneer; cook and stir until gravy is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and garnish chili with cilantro and green onions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cubed paneer (Indian cheese curd), 1/4 cup cornstarch, or as needed, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chili Paneer falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili Paneer

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