Indo-Chinese
Paneer Chilli Gravy
Paneer Chilli gravy is a perfect Indo Chinese gravy dish. Paneer cubes ,deep fried and then added to the gravy gives the dish an unique flavour. It is definitely a family favourite and whenever the menu is Indo Chinese, I definitely make it . This spicy gravy goes so well with any Indo Chinese Rice or Noodles.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4 people
- Total
- 25 min
Ingredients
- 200 gmsPaneer
- 2-3 ( slit)Green chillies
- 2 tspGinger ( finely chopped)
- 2 tspGarlic ( finely chopped)
- 1 ( cut into cubes)Capsicum ( green, red and yellow)
- 1 small ( cut into cubes)Onion
- 1 cube ( dissoved in 1/4 cup Water)Veg Stock cube / veg stock
- as requiredCorn flour
- 1 and 1/2 tspDark Soya Sauce
- 2 tspRed chilli sauce
- 2 tspTomato Ketchup
- for GarnishSpring onion greens
- 1/4 tspVinegar
Method
- Step 1
Pat dry the paneer and cut them into cubes.
- Step 2
In a plate add 3-4 tsp corn flour and 1/4 tsp pepper powder.
- Step 3
Add the paneer cubes and coat them dry from all sides with the corn flour.
- Step 4
Deep fry these coated Paneer cubes in oil and keep them aside.
- Step 5
Dissolve the stock cube in 1/2 cup warm water and keep aside.( I use the Knorr Vegetable Stock cubes)
- Step 6
Also dissolve 2 tsp of corn flour in 1/4 cup water and keep aside.
- Step 7
Chop all the ingredients and keep them ready.
- Step 8
In a wok heat 3 tsp oil and add onions, garlic, ginger, slit green chillies and sauté for a minute.
- Step 9
Add capsicum cubes and sauté well.
- Step 10
Now add all the sauces and mix well. You may adjust the sauces as per your taste preference.
- Step 11
Add the Vegetable stock and bring it to a boil.
- Step 12
Add corn flour dissolved in water and cook for a minute (This step will thicken the gravy ).
- Step 13
Adjust the desired consistency for the gravy by adding water if required.
- Step 14
Add fried paneer cubes and salt to taste. (do not add too much salt as the stock cube also contains salt)
- Step 15
Add vinegar and boil for a min or so.
- Step 16
Garnish with spring onion greens
- Step 17
Serve the hot Paneer Chilli Gravy with Schezwan fried rice , Egg Fried Rice or Noodles .
