Chilli Paneer
30 min259 kcal 2 servingsEasy
Nutrition per serving
estimated259kcal
Protein11g
Carbs16g
Fat17g
Fiber3g
Estimated — 2 ingredients not in food database (99% mass accounted for)
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Ingredients
2 servingsContains: dairy·soy
Method
- 1Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- 2Add 1 finely chopped green chilli and 1 small chopped onion. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions turn translucent.
- 3Add 1 medium chopped tomato and 1 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 4Add 150 g of paneer, cut into 2 cm cubes. Gently stir to coat the paneer with the masala.
- 5Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of chilli sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder. Mix well.
- 6Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to taste and 2 tablespoons of water to prevent drying. Stir gently.
- 7Cook for 3–4 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavours to blend.
- 8Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped spring onions and a pinch of red chilli flakes for extra heat.
- 9Serve hot with steamed rice or buttered naan.
Frequently asked
Chilli Paneer has about 259 kcal per serving — roughly 11g protein, 16g carbs, and 17g fat.
About 30 minutes total — 10 min prep and 20 min cooking.
Yes — Chilli Paneer is gluten free, veg.
Chilli Paneer contains dairy, soy. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
