No Fry Chilli Paneer Dry Recipe
Chilli Paneer Dry Recipe with step by step photos and video recipe.
Being a vegetarian, paneer is the primary source of protein at my home, after lentils. We love and prepare different varieties using paneer.
Why make only Indian cuisine when we can have many others with same ingredients. Indo Chinese is my other favourite cuisine.
I can never say no to Chinese food. This is one cuisine that I personally like to enjoy at home than eating out. I do not trust the kind of sauces and ingredients the street vendors use. Though the smell and the way they make is so tempting.
Here is a very easy and quick recipe of one of my favourite starters at home.
There are two variants of Chilli Paneer. As the name suggests, this is a dry version of chilli paneer, which is served as an appetizer.
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This recipe of Chilli Paneer Dry is –
1. Easy & Quick to make
2. No Maida, No Cornflour
3. Relatively Healthy
4. No Frying required
Other Recipes –
This is a relatively healthy recipe of chilli paneer except for the added sauces. There is no maida and no cornflour used. I prefer to shallow fry paneer instead of deep-frying, which makes it healthy-ish.
How to prepare for Chilli Paneer at Home –
Cut paneer into cubes and soak them into warm water for 15 - 20 mins.
Dice onion and capsicum. Finely chop ginger and garlic. Cut green chillies and spring onions. Keep all sauces ready.
How to make Chilli Paneer Dry –
Once you have everything prepared, this recipe will take very less time to come together.
Strain excess water from paneer completely. Transfer it to a bowl, add rice flavour, salt and pepper. Toss well.
Shallow fry paneer or cook in a non-stick pan with minimum oil.
Heat oil in a kadai or pan, add ginger, garlic, green chilli and sesame seeds. Cook well. Add diced onion and capsicum and cook on a high flame for 2-3 mins. To flavour, add the suggested sauces and give it a good mix.
Finally, add paneer and mix well.
Things to keep in mind while making Chilli Paneer Dry –
1. Do not overcook paneer else it will turn leathery.
2. Soak paneer in warm water for some time, before using.
3. Cook veggies on a high flame to give a char flavour and retain the crunch.
4. Soya sauce is already salty, so add salt accordingly.
5. Adjust sauces as per taste.
6. Add paneer right before serving else it might turn leathery with the heat.
How to serve Chilli Paneer Dry –
Chilli Paneer is a complete dish in itself and can be served as a starter or appetizers. Not just kids but adults love it as much. This makes for a great party snack as well.
To make a complete Indo Chinese meal, serve along with Noodles, Schezwan Fried Rice, Veggies in Hot Garlic Sauce and Stir-Fried Veggies.
Step by Step Recipe of Chilli Paneer Dry –
Shallow Fry Paneer
1. Cut paneer into cubes and soak it in warm water for some time. This will help to soften the paneer.
2. Strain excess water completely and transfer it to a bowl.
3. To paneer cubes, add rice flour, salt and pepper. Toss gently.
4. Heat oil, shallow fry paneer on a high flame till golden crisp or cook in minimum oil in a non-stick pan. Set aside.
Making Chilli Paneer –
1. While paneer is soaking, dice onion and capsicum and finely chop garlic and ginger. Cut green chilli and spring onions as well.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add ginger, garlic, green chilli and sesame seeds. Cook for half a min.
3. Next, add onion and capsicum. Cook on a high flame for 2-3 mins.
4. Add soya sauce, ketchup, vinegar, red chilli sauce, salt and pepper.
5. Mix everything well.
6. Finally add paneer and toss it well. Add salt and pepper.
7. Serve immediately while it is hot.
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Chilli Paneer Dry
Ingredients
- 200 gms Paneer
- 2 Tbsp Rice Flour
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Tsp Garlic
- 1 Tsp Ginger
- 1 Tsp Green Chilli
- 1 Tsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Cup Onion & Capsicum
- 2 Tbsp Green Onion
- 1 Tsp Soya Sauce
- 1 Tsp Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Red Chilli Sauce
- 1 Tsp Tomato Ketchup
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
Shallow Fry Paneer
- Cut paneer into cubes and soak it in warm water for some time. This will help to soften the paneer.
- Strain excess water completely and transfer it to a bowl.
- To paneer cubes, add rice flour, salt and pepper. Toss gently.
- Heat oil, shallow fry paneer on a high flame till golden crisp or cook in minimum oil in non-stick pan. Set aside.
Making Chilli Paneer –
- While paneer is soaking, dice onion and capsicum and finely chop garlic and ginger. Cut green chilli and spring onions as well.
- Heat oil in a pan, add ginger, garlic, green chilli and sesame seeds. Cook for half a min.
- Next, add onion and capsicum. Cook on a high flame for 2-3 mins.
- Add soya sauce, ketchup, vinegar, red chilli sauce, salt and pepper.
- Mix everything well.
- Finally add paneer and toss it well.
- Serve immediately while its hot.
