Chilli Paneer Recipe | Restaurant Style Indo-Chinese Starter

Learn how to make restaurant-style Chilli Paneer at home with this easy step-by-step recipe. Perfect as a starter or side dish, this Indo-Chinese favorite combines crispy paneer with spicy, tangy flavors.

 

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Chilli Paneer Recipe | Restaurant Style

Chilli Paneer is one of the most loved Indo-Chinese dishes, served both as a starter and a side dish. With its crispy paneer cubes tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce, it’s a must-have at parties, restaurants, or even for a quick homemade treat. The best part is that you can make it easily at home with simple ingredients.

Whether you like it dry as a starter or gravy style with fried rice and noodles, this Chilli Paneer recipe will give you that authentic restaurant-style taste.

Ingredients

For Frying Paneer:

• 250g Paneer (cottage cheese) – cut into cubes

• 3 tbsp Cornflour

• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour (Maida)

• ½ tsp Black pepper powder

• Salt to taste

• Water (as required)

• Oil (for frying)

For Sauce:

• 2 tbsp Oil

• 1 tbsp Garlic (finely chopped)

• 1 tbsp Ginger (finely chopped)

• 1 Onion (cut into cubes)

• 1 Capsicum (green, red, yellow – cubed)

• 2 Green chilies (slit)

• 2 tbsp Soy sauce

• 1 tbsp Red chili sauce

• 1 tbsp Tomato ketchup

• 1 tsp Vinegar

• ½ tsp Black pepper powder

• 1 tsp Cornflour (mixed in 2 tbsp water)

• Salt as needed

• Spring onion (for garnish)

Step 1: Frying Paneer

1. In a bowl, mix cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, and little water to make a smooth batter.

2. Coat paneer cubes in the batter and deep fry until golden and crispy.

3.Drain on tissue paper and keep aside.

Step 2: Preparing the Sauce

1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok. Add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.

2. Add onion and capsicum cubes, stir-fry on high flame for 2 minutes (keep them crunchy).

3.Add soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, pepper, and salt. Mix

4. Add the cornflour slurry and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 3: Tossing Paneer

1. Add fried paneer cubes to the sauce.

2. Toss well so that paneer gets coated with the spicy tangy sauce.

3. Garnish with chopped spring onions.

Serving Suggestions

•  Serve Dry Chilli Paneer as a party starter or evening snack.

 • For Gravy Chilli Paneer, add extra water/stock while cooking the sauce and adjust thickness.

• Pair it with fried rice, noodles, or even roti for a complete meal.

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Pro Tips

• Always cook on high flame for authentic Indo-Chinese flavor.

• Don’t overcook veggies, keep them crisp.

• Use freshly made paneer for soft and juicy cubes.