Paneer Manchurian Recipe

Name: Paneer Manchurian
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g panir; ½ cup cornflour; ½ cup maida flour (all-purpose flour); 3 teaspoons egg whites; ¼ teaspoon ajinomoto; 5 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 6 green chilies, chopped; 3 -4 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste; 3 teaspoons soya sauce; 3 coriander leaves, chopped; 2 spring onions, chopped finely; oil (for frying); salt

Servings: persons

200 g panir
½ cup cornflour
½ cup maida flour (all-purpose flour)
3 teaspoons egg whites
¼ teaspoon ajinomoto
5 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 green chilies, chopped
3 -4 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
3 teaspoons soya sauce
3 coriander leaves, chopped
2 spring onions, chopped finely
oil (for frying)
salt

1
Cut the paneer into triangular shape pieces.
2
Apply salt, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste to these pieces and keep aside for 10 minutes.
3
Mix corn flour, maida, egg white, ginger-garlic paste, salt in a bowl and make a batter using little water.
4
Dip the paneer pieces in this batter and fry in hot oil until golgen.
5
Heat oil in another pan and fry the chopped garlic cloves.
6
Also add chopped green chilies and fry for a while.
7
Now add soya sauce, spring onions, fried paneer pieces, 2 cups water and allow to simmer.
8
Take 3 tsp corn flour, 1/2 cup of water and mix well.
9
Add this to the above paneer pieces and mix well until the sauce thickens.
10
Add salt, ajinomoto, coriander leaves and mix well.
11
Serve hot with plain rice.

433

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g panir, ½ cup cornflour, ½ cup maida flour (all-purpose flour), 3 teaspoons egg whites, and more.

Yes, Paneer Manchurian falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Paneer Manchurian

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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