Chili Garlic Paneer

 

           This is a vegetarian version of the very popular restaurant style Chili Garlic Prawns. So if you are looking for a super quick side dish that is very easy to prepare and yummy at the same time, then you need to try out my version of this Chili Garlic Paneer. 

           This stir fry dish pairs well with Chinese fried rice or noodles. You can adjust the seasonings and the sauces accordingly. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this restaurant style vegetarian side dish.

• 200 gms. paneer cubes
• 2+1 tbsp. oil
• 2 tsp. corn flour
• 2 tbsp. garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 small onion, cubed
• 1 cup bell peppers, cubed
• 1 tbsp. tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp. red chili sauce
• 1 tbsp. green chili sauce
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• pinch of salt 
• 1/4 tsp. pepper powder
• 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp. spring onion (green part), chopped

          In a small bowl, mix together all the sauces and keep aside. Coat the paneer with 1 tsp. corn flour, a pinch of salt and pepper. 

          Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a wok and sauté the paneer till light brown. Keep aside. 

          Heat remaining oil and stir fry the green chilies and garlic for a minute on high heat.

         Now add the cubed onion and the bell peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes. Then add all the sauces and a pinch of salt. Sauté for a minute more. 

         Add the sautéed paneer and give it a stir. When done, switch off the flame and garnish with chopped spring onion, red chili flakes and pepper powder

         

          Serve with Chinese fried rice or noodles for a restaurant style meal at home.

                             Coat the paneer with 1 tsp. corn flour, a pinch of salt & pepper. 

                      Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a wok & sauté the paneer till light brown. Keep aside. 

                         Heat remaining oil & stir fry the green chilies & garlic for a minute

                         on high heat.

                                Add the cubed onion & the bell peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes. 

                                 Add all the sauces & a pinch of salt. Sauté for a minute more. 

                                   Add the sautéed paneer and give it a stir. 

 

                        When done, garnish with spring onion. pepper powder & chili flakes. 

                          Serve with Chinese fried rice or noodles for a restaurant style meal.