How To Make Chilli Paneer
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 400 grams paneer, cut into cubes
- 1 medium-sized green bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add chopped garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
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Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
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Add cubed paneer to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn slightly golden.
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Add cubed bell peppers and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, tomato ketchup, chili sauce, vinegar, sugar, red chili powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well to make the sauce.
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Pour the sauce over the paneer and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the sauce coats the paneer and vegetables evenly.
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Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 340kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 40mg
- Sodium : 940mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 20g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 20g
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