High-Protein Chilli Paneer
A protein‑packed, spicy paneer dish that’s crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor. The quick stir‑fry keeps the vegetables crunchy, while the tangy sauce ties everything together for a satisfying dinner.
Recipe by Raveena Gupta Shah· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 8 4/5 oz paneer
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 green chillies
- 2 4/5 oz onion
- 2 4/5 oz capsicum
- to taste spring onions
Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp red chilli sauce
- 1/2 tsp vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, combine cornflour, red chilli powder, pepper, and salt.
- 2Add the paneer cubes and toss until each piece is evenly coated with the dry mixture.
- 3Heat a shallow layer of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium‑high heat.
- 4Shallow‑fry or air‑fry the coated paneer cubes until they turn lightly golden and become crispy, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 5In the same wok, add a little fresh oil if needed and heat over high heat.
- 6Add the finely chopped garlic, ginger, and sliced green chillies; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 7Add the cubed onion and capsicum; stir‑fry on high heat for 1 minute, keeping the vegetables crunchy.
- 8Pour the prepared sauce (see component) over the vegetables and stir to combine.
- 9Return the fried paneer to the wok and toss everything together on high heat for another 1–2 minutes, ensuring the paneer is well coated with the sauce.
- 10Garnish with sliced spring onions and serve immediately.
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- How long does it take to make High-Protein Chilli Paneer?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this High-Protein Chilli Paneer recipe make?
- This recipe makes 3 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this High-Protein Chilli Paneer recipe come from?
- It was shared by Raveena Gupta Shah on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.