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.

Chinese Egg Fried Rice

 

            Chinese Egg Fried Rice is a yummy street food and is very popular in all Chinese restaurants. It is very quick and easy to prepare right at home. Assorted veggies that is easily available can be added. The eggs can be either scrambled or made into an omelet and then cut into strips. For a veg. version, simply skip it. 

           I have added some homemade red chili-garlic paste instead of tomato sauce, besides green chili sauce and soy sauce. You can adjust the sauces accordingly. This is a simple and a wholesome one pot meal - Chinese style, which can be relished with or without any side dish. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this great comfort food.

• 2-3 cups cooked rice
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 tbsp. oil 
• 1-2 dry red chilies, broken
• 1 tsp. garlic
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 cup spring onion (white part), sliced
• 1 cup bell pepper, capsicum, cabbage, carrot, beans and baby corn, chopped
• 1/4 cup frozen green peas 
• 1 tbsp. soya sauce 
• 1 tbsp. red chili sauce 
• 1 tsp. green chili sauce
• pinch of salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp. pepper powder
• 2 tbsp. spring onion (green part), chopped

           Heat 1 tsp. oil in a wok / kadai and stir fry the egg till it is well scrambled. Keep aside.

          Temper the remaining oil with dry red chilies, garlic and green chilies. Sauté till the garlic turns slightly pinkish in colour. 

           Then add the spring onion (white part). Sauté for a minute.

          Now add all the chopped veggies, including green peas and sauté for a minute more. 

  

          Time to add the cooked rice, followed by all the sauces, pinch of salt and pepper powder. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

          When done, add the scrambled egg and sauté for a minute. Garnish with spring onion (green part) and enjoy just as it is or with chili garlic prawns / any side dish.

                          Heat 1 tsp. oil & stir fry the egg till it is well scrambled. Keep aside.

                   Temper the remaining oil with red chilies & garlic. Sauté till the garlic turns

                   slightly pinkish in colour. 

                                  Then add the spring onion (white part). Sauté for a minute.

                     Add all the chopped veggies, including green peas & sauté for a minute. 

  

                                Time to add the cooked rice, 

                    followed by all the sauces, pinch of salt and pepper. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

                                 When done, add the scrambled egg and sauté for a minute. 

                                 Garnish with spring onion (green part).

                                 Enjoy just as it is or with chili garlic prawns / any side dish.

Chili Garlic Prawns

 

          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 my version of this Chili Garlic Prawns. This stir fry dish goes very well with Chinese fried rice or noodles. 

         You can adjust the seasonings and the sauces according to individual preference. I have added some homemade chili garlic paste instead of tomato ketchup. However, you can go ahead and add the latter if preferred. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this restaurant style dish.

• 350 gms. prawns, shelled & deveined
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 2 tbsp. garlic cloves, chopped
• 1-2 dry red chilies, broken
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp. chili garlic 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

          Heat oil in a wok / kadai and sauté the red chilies, green chilies and garlic for a minute. Add the onion and continue to sauté for a minute more. 

         Now add the prawns and stir fry for a minute. Add all the sauces and a pinch of salt. Sauté for a minute more. Add the red chili flakes and pepper powder and give it a stir. 

          When done, switch off the flame and garnish with chopped spring onion. Serve with Chinese fried rice or noodles for a restaurant style meal at home.

                        Heat oil & sauté the red chilies, green chilies and garlic for a minute. 

                                  Add the onion & continue to sauté for a minute more. 

                                  Now add the prawns and stir fry for a minute. 

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

                                  Add the red chili flakes and pepper powder and give it a stir. 

                     When done, switch off the flame & garnish with chopped spring onion.

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

Bok Choy Stir Fry - Chinese Style

          If you are a fan of greens of any variety, then you will surely like this simple, healthy and super easy Chinese style Bok Choy stir fry. It goes well as an accompaniment with either Chinese fried rice or noodles. 

         Few toasted sesame seeds, sprinkled on it gives a nice crunch and flavour to this dish. For a non-veg. version, prawns and chicken may be added. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 2-3 bunches of Bok Choy, chopped 
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 whole dry red chili (opt)
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil

          Heat oil in a pan and temper with the dry red chili and garlic. Saute till light brown. Now add the chopped greens and stir fry on high heat for 3-4 minutes.

          Add salt and pepper. Toss well and switch off the flame. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle the sesame oil over it. Enjoy as it is or along with noodles.

                     Heat oil & temper with dry red chili & garlic. Saute till light brown. 

                               Add chopped greens & stir fry on high heat for 3-4 minutes.

                                  Add salt & pepper. Toss well & switch off the flame. 

                       Transfer to a serving dish & drizzle sesame oil over it. Enjoy it with 
                       noodles or Chinese fried rice.

Chili Sambal Fried Rice with Prawns & Sausages - Oriental Style

          A wholesome fried rice dish can be made in no time with some leftover rice. So here is just that with sliced bell peppers, spring onion, few prawns and sausages thrown in. I added 2 tbsp. of the spicy chili sambal for an extra added flavour. You can relish on its own or with a fried egg as an accompaniment. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe of both fried rice and chili sambal.

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 2 dry red chilies
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup coloured Bell Peppers, sliced
• 1/2 cup spring onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp. chili sambal paste  (recipe is given below)
• 1/2 cup prawns
• 2 sausages, sliced
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder
• 2 tbsp. tomato ketchup
• 1 fried egg to serve

          Heat oil in a pan and fry the red chilies, garlic and ginger till they changes colour. Then add the onion, sausages and prawns. Sauté till light brown.

          Now add the cooked rice and sambal paste. Mix well and add the bell peppers, spring onions, salt and pepper powder. 

          Continue to fry for 2 minutes. Add tomato ketchup and give it a mix. Serve hot with a fried egg.

                           Heat oil & sauté dry chilies, ginger, garlic till they changes colour.

                                Add onions, prawns & sausages. Fry till light brown.

                              Add cooked rice, salt & chili sambal. Mix everything well.

                       Add bell peppers, spring onion & pepper powder. Sauté for 2 minutes.

                                Add tomato ketchup & give it a mix.

                                Serve hot with fried egg.

Chili Sambal -

• 15-20 dry red chilies, soaked for an hour
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 1 lemongrass, sliced
• 8-10 shallots
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 2-3 tbsp. oil
• 2 tbsp. dried anchovies, cleaned, drained & pat dry

          Heat oil in a pan and fry the anchovies till crisp. Drain on a kitchen towel. When cool, grind along with chilies, garlic, lemongrass, shallots, salt, vinegar and sugar to a smooth paste.

          Heat the same oil in which the anchovies were fried. Sauté the prepared paste on a low flame till it turns slightly dark brown in colour and the oil starts to separate from the sides of the pan. Serve along with fried rice.