About
Chilli Paneer is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a spicy, tangy sauce. It is usually served as a starter or side dish with fried rice or noodles. The dish is made with a variety of ingredients including onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, chilli paste, soy sauce, and vinegar.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
6.9
Fats
10.3
Carbs
13.0
Fibre
0.7
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Recipe
Ingredients
cubed paneer
1/2 cup
chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup
chopped onions
1/2 cup
chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup
oil
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon
coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Step 3:
Add onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Step 4:
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 5:
Add bell peppers and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 6:
Add tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
Step 7:
Add red chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well.
Step 8:
Add paneer cubes and mix gently.
Step 9:
Cook for a few minutes until the paneer is cooked through.
Step 10:
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 43523 users have chowed down on Chilli Paneer a whopping 63533 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Lucknow, Indore, Delhi, Kolkata, Chandigarh are the top 5 cities gobbling up Chilli Paneer like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Chilli Paneer , our users are head over heels in september, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Chilli Paneer is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 43523 users have chowed down on Chilli Paneer a whopping 63533 times.
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