Schezwan Paneer Recipe
Schezwan Paneer is a flavor packed Chinese appetizer that is made with soft paneer and fiery punch of Schezwan sauce. It is a perfect party appetizer, with bold flavors, goodness of veggies and perfect crunch to let your guest drool over dish. This Indochinese dish is perfect match for a party gathering or as sides for Veg fried rice or noodles.
Servings2
Ingredients
- 200 gms paneer
- 1/4 cup capsicum
- 1/2 big onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 small green chilli
- 1/8 teaspoon soya sauce
- 1 teaspoon schezwan sauce
- 1 teaspoon tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon spring onions white
- 1 teaspoon spring onions green
- 1 tablespoon oil
- water as required
- salt to taste
For the marinade:
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 1 teaspoon maida
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
- salt as required
- water as required to form a paste
Instructions
- Make a thick batter of the ingredients under 'for the marinade', add paneer to it and coat it well.
- Heat oil in a pan and toast the paneer till golden (You can deep fry them too). Drain it in a tissue paper and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add spring onion white part, ginger and garlic, fry for a minute.
- Then add green chilli, capsicum saute in high flame for a minute.
- Then add soya sauce, tomato sauce , schezwan sauce, 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder and required salt.
- Mix well then add the remaining cornflour mixture with little water.
- Let the sauce boil for 2mins then add toasted paneer and toss it gently.
- Finally garnish with chopped spring onion green part and switch off.
- Serve Schezwan Paneer as a accompaniment with fried rice or just as a starter .
Notes
- Choose Fresh Paneer- Always go with fresh and soft paneer. Its tenderness absorbs better flavors.
- Crispness- Coat the paneer well with the marinade for crispiness.
- Overcooking – Avoid overcooking the paneer. It will result in chewy paneer.
- Balance the Sauce - Add the marinated corn flour mixture to the sauce.
- Adjust the Spice Level- Schezwan sauce is spicy. Start less and increase the quantity as needed.
- Use the Right Pan - It is preferable to make this dish in a non-stick pan or cast-iron pan that prevents it from sticking and ensures even cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Schezwan Paneer Recipe
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 388
Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 187mg8%
Potassium 80mg2%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 973IU19%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 487mg49%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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