Chili Garlic Paneer

My go to Indian Chinese recipe! Simple and ready within minutes on a busy weeknight.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian Chinese

Keyword: healthy, paneer, vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: Servings

Calories: 243kcal

Author: Aakruti Mahendra

0.5 lbs Paneer (or 200/ 250 grams) in 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 Red Onion chopped
1-2 nos Green chili or Thai green chili chopped or 1 Jalapeño (deseeded for mild)
1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp White Vinegar
3 tbsp Chilli sauce Red chili sauce
1 tsp Red chilli flakes
1 1/2 tsp garlic paste or 2-3 cloves garlic chopped
1 tbsp Corn flour
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
1/4 cup water
Salt to taste

Cut the paneer into 1/4 inch cubes. If working with the paneer cubes (available in grocery stores), cut them into smaller cubes. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a medium non stick saucepan.
Add chili flakes and cook for 15 seconds. Next add chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes. Now add garlic, green chili and black pepper and cook for 30 seconds.
Add in all the sauces and cook for 2 minutes or until it comes to a boil. (This shouldn't take long)
In the meantime, take a small bowl and add cornflour and water to it. Dissolve the flour. Add this to the boiling mixture in the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until it comes to a boil. Add salt to taste.
Finally add the paneer cubes and let it cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Enjoy with fried rice, stir fry noodles or simply steamed rice!

To make a gluten-free version, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

The Nutrition Value is per Serving. Please keep in mind that the nutrition value is a rough estimate and can vary based on the product used.

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