Chilli Paneer is a spicy, tasty appetizer made by tossing marinated paneer with spices, capsicum, onion & hot sauce. Chilli Paneer is a wonderful starter to a grand rice meal or relished as wholesome snack for tea time. Chilli Paneer Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Actually soups and starters are out of my menu, I start with the dishes right away. So the first time I tasted chilli paneer was very recently only, and the one served in the restaurant was more like gobi 65 and they called it chilli paneer. So I browsed to find the exact recipe and after few googling I came up with this recipe.
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Chilli Paneer
Ingredients
- 1 cup paneer cubed
- 1 medium sized capsicum chopped
- 1 medium sized onion chopped
- 5 nos garlic chopped finely
- 1 no green chilli chopped finely
- 1/2 tsp soya sauce
- 1/2 tsp green chillipaste or green chilli sauce
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- 1/2 tbsp spring onion
- 1 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
For the marinade
- 1 tbsp maida
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1/4 tsp pepper powder
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- salt as required
- water to form a paste
Instructions
- Make a thick batter of the ingredients under 'to marinade' and add paneer to it and coat it well.
- Then toast the coated paneer in dosa tawa until golden brown. (You can deep fry them too). Drain it in a tissue and set aside. Get all the ingredients ready.
- Heat oil in a pan, add chopped green chillies,onion and garlic. Then saute till slightly browned.
- Then add capsicum and fry for a minute. Then add soya sauce, tomato sauce , chilli sauce and pepper powder.
- Mix well until the veggies are coated evenly.Make it to a semi saucy consistency.
- Then add the toasted paneer and give a quick stir.
- Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and switch off. Serve as a accompaniment with fried rice or just as a starter and am sure you will make this often.
- The fusion of indo chinese sauces with the flavour of coriander leaves tastes just out of the world. I served it with egg fried rice and hubby totally loved the combination.
Notes
- You can even adding the remaining cornflour maida marinade batter but it tends to stick so I avoid it.
- You can make a more saucy version too, I have given the semi dry version of chilli paneer.
- I toasted the paneer in a non stick tawa, you can deep fry in oil too.
Method:
- Make a thick batter of the ingredients under ‘to marinade’ and add paneer to it and coat it well.
- Then toast the coated paneer in dosa tawa until golden brown. (You can deep fry them too).Drain it in a tissue and set aside. Get all the ingredients ready.Heat oil in a pan, add chopped green chillies,onion and garlic. Then saute till slightly browned.
- Then add capsicum and fry for a minute. Then add soya sauce, tomato sauce , chilli sauce and pepper powder.Mix well until the veggies are coated evenly.Make it to a semi saucy consistency.
- Then add the toasted paneer and give a quick stir. Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and switch off.Serve as a accompaniment with fried rice or just as a starter and am sure you will make this often.
The fusion of indo chinese sauces with the flavour of coriander leaves tastes juts out of the world. I served it with egg fried rice and hubby totally loved the combination.
My Notes:
- You can even adding the remaining cornflour maida marinade batter but it tends to stick so I avoid it.
- You can make a more saucy version too, I have given the semi dry version of chilli paneer.
- I toasted the paneer in a non stick tawa, you can deep fry in oil too.
Chilli Paneer Gravy Recipe
Chilli paneer gravy recipe with step by step pictures for easy understanding and reference.
Chilli Paneer is a Indo Chinese Recipe but can be very well paired up with fried rice as well.Already I have posted a semi dry version of chilli paneer, now here I am with this chilli paneer gravy which serves as a great side dish for fried rice recipes.I paired it up with paneer fried rice and it was a treat for both paneer lovers at home.I always use homemade paneer, its so soft and fresh. If I want paneer the next day morning I make paneer the previous night itself and refrigerate it for next day use.Only when I am expecting guests and am pressed for time I use store bought paneer.
I love the semi dry version more than the gravy kind even manchurians I like the semi dry version more.
Check out other fried rice recipes
Mushroom fried rice,
Sprouts Fried Rice
Egg fried rice
Paneer Fried Rice
Veg fried rice recipes for more variations.
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Chilli paneer gravy recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup paneer
- 1/2 cup capsicum cubed
- 1 no big onion chopped roughly
- 5 nos garlic cloves minced finely
- 1/2 tsp ginger tsp finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp soya sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tsp pepper powder
- 1/2 tbsp spring onion white part
- 1/2 tbsp spring onion green part
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
For the marinade:
- 1 tbsp maida
- 1/2 tbsp cornflour
- 1/4 tsp pepper powder
- salt as required
- water as needed to form a paste
Instructions
- Make a thick batter of the ingredients under 'for the marinade' and add paneer to it and coat it well.
- Heat oil in a pan and toast the paneer till slightly golden(You can deep fry them too).Drain it in a tissue and set aside. Heat oil in a pan, add spring onion white part,ginger and garlic,fry till slightly browned. Then add onion and capsicum saute in high flame for a minute.
- Thenn add soya sauce, tomato sauce , chilli sauce, pepper powder and required salt.Mix well until the veggies are coated evenly.Add 1 cup water and let it boil.
- Then add remaining cornflour maida paste and let it boil.Once it starts to thicken add paneer and give a quick stir.Finally add spring onions green part and switch off.
- Serve as a accompaniment with fried rice or just as a starter and am sure you will make this often.
Notes
- You may not end up using the entire maida cornflour paste so use the remaining for making the gravy.
- I used colored capsicum just for adding color to my chilli paneer.You can even add just green capsicum.
- I toasted the paneer in my dosa tawa, you can deep fry in oil too.
- You can even add finely chopped green chillies while adding chopped ginger and garlic.
- The gravy tends to thicken if resting time is given, so switch off accordingly.If it becomes too thick then add little water to thin it.
- You can even use vegetable stock repalcing water.Adjust water level according to the consistency.
- Using freshly ground pepper adds a great flavour to the dish.
Method:
- Make a thick batter of the ingredients under ‘for the marinade’ and add paneer to it and coat it well.
- Heat oil in a pan and toast the paneer till slightly golden(You can deep fry them too).Drain it in a tissue and set aside. Heat oil in a pan, add spring onion white part,ginger and garlic,fry till slightly browned. Then add onion and capsicum saute in high flame for a minute.
- Thenn add soya sauce, tomato sauce , chilli sauce, pepper powder and required salt.Mix well until the veggies are coated evenly.Add 1 cup water and let it boil.
- Then add remaining cornflour maida paste and let it boil.Once it starts to thicken add paneer and give a quick stir.Finally add spring onions green part and switch off.
Serve as a accompaniment with fried rice or just as a starter and am sure you will make this often.
My Notes:
- You may not end up using the entire maida cornflour paste so use the remaining for making the gravy.
- I used colored capsicum just for adding color to my chilli paneer.You can even add just green capsicum.
- I toasted the paneer in my dosa tawa, you can deep fry in oil too.
- You can even add finely chopped green chillies while adding chopped ginger and garlic.
- The gravy tends to thicken if resting time is given, so switch off accordingly.If it becomes too thick then add little water to thin it.
- You can even use vegetable stock repalcing water.Adjust water level according to the consistency.
- Using freshly ground pepper adds a great flavor to the dish.
Priya
Yumm, am drooling here…Wat an elegant n irresistible chilli paneer..
Cooking Foodie
I like Chili paneer too… but i usually dont marinate it… tht is a good tip
RAKS KITCHEN
My favorite,love your version! yummy with low fat idea too!
kaarasaaram.com
lovely chilli paneer…very good presentation..
Reva
Divya Kudua
I love anything-paneer and a starter dish is always welcome..love it!!
Ramya
Starters with paneer…yumm yumm…
Chilly paneer looks soo inviting:-)
Vidya Mohan
this is really awesome mam.. i just love paneer but my hubby is not so fond of it:-)
Prathima Rao
Awesome recipe Sharmi!!!! Im literally drooling looking at it!!!
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Priti
I never had chilli paneer so far..this looks so yum …
Dr.Sameena Prathap
Hey Sharmi,
The preparation looks really yummy…:)Lovely clicks too!!:)
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jeyashrisuresh
nice idea of skipping the deep frying method.great clicks too
Pavithra
Looks yumm yumm.. absolutely love to have that whole plate.. inga pass panu sharmi.
Nithya
The recipe is quite similar to manchurian and I am sure paneer would make it super tasty :)Love the second click 🙂
Paaka Shaale
Chilli paneer is my favourite starter recipe. You have presented it in a fabulous way 🙂
The Foodie
Awesome… so lovely pictures..tempting me to take a bite out of the pictures.
Premalatha Aravindhan
Delicious paneer,loved ur version…
Laavanya
I make something very similar with tofu/paneer.
Looks so very tempting.
Happy Cook
Wow I want to have this paneer dish.
Peggy
This looks like such a great paneer dish! I love the fiery heat!
Suja Sugathan
Delicious chilly paneer,loved your version.
Preety
my all time fav..looks great
Nostalgia
Pictures make me want to try some now.
Swathi
Chili paneer dish looks delicious. Nice recipe.
divya
chilli paneer looks fantastic. Superb!!! 🙂
Rachu
me to a vahrevah fan.. paneer looks fantastic..
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Torviewtoronto
paneer look delicious wonderful
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal
What a wonderful presentation. Love it.
GEETHA ACHAL
Lovely recipe…Thanks for sharing..
M D
Awesome looking paneer chilli. What a coincidence I have Gobi 65 in my drafts to be posted soon!
Prathibha
Love chili paneer..loved d 2nd pic whr a paneer bite is trying to peep out of the window…looks yummm
Angie's Recipes
Spicy paneer looks so flavourful and appetizing.
Radhika
yummy chilli paneer. very appetizing.
Tamil Home Recipes
Good post.
Plateful
Hi Sharmi, that's one mouthwatering dish and pic. Hey, just chanced upon your blog and I love it!
Cham
Very appetizing and inviting dish!
Angela
This is a beautiful vegetarian dish!
SpicyTasty
Chili paneer is so nice. My all time favorite.
Yummy Team
Fabulous clicks as always..Love it with fried rice..
anu
Chilli Paneer looks delicious and mouth watering.
MiniBinoy
wow!! been looking for a recipe like this for paneer.. thanx a lot for sharing
Sally the Saint
Wow! mouthwatering, delicious dish. I love it very much. i can have it in breakfast, lunch and in dinner.My mum used to prepare it for me. But alas! now i am away from her.But your easy steps of chili recipe to prepare it will help me to make it.
adam tylor
This looks awesome! Going to have to try this for my next cookout or tailgating party.
deepti
tried this yesterday..turned out lovely!! thanx 😀
-Deepti
Pooja Sharma
loved it…….i will try it.
Vishanika
tried wid chicken insted of paneer..came out well..also tried with fried idlis(leftover)..was really awesome…
Vishanika
Really gud… substituted wid chicken for paneer came out really well..(added worcestershire sauce too)… also wid fried idlis(which was leftover) served as a gud snack..
Nandlal Kumar
I tried exactly they way you did and believe me it was the first time I made it at home and it was not anything less that what I used to have in restraunts so far… (baring some extremely custamized ones at well known names).. Thanks for sharing this, pics were more than helpful.. 🙂 🙂
Poonam Chopra
wow nice recipes ..i will use today….get more details about it
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Poonam Chopra
Nice thanks for sharing about which spice i use for it..
Priyankaa Rajendran
nice thenk you 🙂
Nandu
Instead of Paneer i used Tofu & it was the best Tofu dish we had for a long time. I am happy to see the results the same as shown on your website.
sameer singh
wow (Y) thanks for sharing
Aparna Raghavan
Is there any substitute for corn flour to marinate?
SHARMILEE J
I am not sure, but try with rice flour
renuka
What is the use of celery ? its mainly for garnishing ??
SHARMILEE J
Yesit gives a nice flavour
sanasardour
yummy…..I want this now.
Googler
Tried this today and came out really good.. Thanks sharmi!!!