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    Dec 29, 2006 | 53 Comments | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. THIS BLOG GENERATES INCOME VIA ADS.

    Chilli Paneer (Updated)

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    Christmas came and went, but not without filling us up to the brim with good food like this Chilli Paneer and great company. The cookie jars have been emptied, and the Christmas tree stands in all it's glory waiting to be taken down by some lazy people (read: Hubby Dear!) who'd rather postpone the daunting task till the next Christmas.

    Recipe for Chilli Paneer taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

    While we've gorged on feasts of rich sinful food the past couple of days, it's now time to loosen down a little before the biggest feast of the season - the New Year's Dinner that I plan and carry out with much elegance. The menu has been tried and tested, the serving dishes have been laid out and friends and loved ones have been duly warned to come with ready and growing appetites.

    The year-end always brings me to a point where I can't help but take a stroll down memory lane and acquaint myself once more with all the good, and some not-so-good memories that passed me by. This blog has been a wonderful outlet for me in times of joy and contemplation. My food speaks of my various moods and my write-ups brought me closer to my inner thoughts.

    When I woke up this morning, I knew I just had to put in a final post for 2006, and what better than to follow it up with a recipe so dear and near to my palate - Chilli Paneer (recipe updated and can be found here). Being a sucker for spicy food, this dish brings together the best of the East and West. It's a perfect blend of spice and all that's nice, and a quick run-to option on cold dreary days when the heart wants some warmth!

    While people around me are busy making long never-ending lists of thankyou's, I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome the new challenges that await me. It's been a fun ride so far, and I expect the year ahead to get even better.

    Have a Happy New Year, my lovelies! See you in 2007!

    Recipe for Chilli Paneer taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.
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    CHILLI PANEER (DRY)

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon light cooking oil
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
    • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
    • 400 gms paneer cut into bite-sized cubes
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
    • salt and pepper to taste (add in extra pepper for that zing)
    • a handful of chopped green onions for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large non-stick wok and add in ginger, garlic and onions. Fry for a few seconds till fragrant before adding in the paneer. Stir-fry paneer on high heat, tossing continuously, till the edges start to brown.
    • Lower the heat to medium and toss in the spices. Add in green pepper, soy sauce, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for a 2-3 minutes till everything is mixed well.
    • Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with plain rice of a side of Fried Rice.

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    Comments

    1. Kevin says

      April 09, 2015 at 2:54 am

      5 stars
      I came across your blog while looking for some Indian food recipes and liked a lot. How amazing! I will keep an eye out for all your recipes 🙂

      Reply
    2. Nikita says

      April 02, 2015 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      This recipe turned put very good, i wasnt quite confident at the start but was happy with the end results. also, i added chilli sauce to complement the soy sauce and threw in some chopped scallions.

      Reply
    3. jaya wasnik says

      August 13, 2013 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      i love paner chilli

      Reply
    4. Sunny says

      May 02, 2010 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      I make this for my nani who is a veggi but the meat lovers can't get enough of it!

      It's a staple in my house and (probably) the only reason I get asked to cook for the family!

      Much appreciation 🙂

      Reply
    5. nila says

      November 21, 2008 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      Hi
      Please tell me why u soak the fried paneer in warm water. i have read several recipes for chilli paneer.this is the first time i have ever read such a thing. pic is amazing.
      could u also tell me how much water i should use to soak roughly. all the best..

      Reply
    6. JPT says

      July 08, 2008 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      This was yummy! I made this last night and we couldn't get enough. Some small variations as mentioned by others. I used tofu (hubby doesn't like paneer sadly) and baked it instead of frying (trying to eat healthier) and added some green bell peppers and non spicy green chili to it (for added veggies). Tasted YUMMY!
      Your recieps are GREAT and easy to follow! Can't wait to try some of the other recipes. You wouldn't happen to have one for baklava would you?? 🙂

      Reply
    7. Kumudha says

      June 24, 2008 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      I recently made this dish, but used firm tofu instead of paneer. It was delicious. Thanks for sharing so many great recipes.

      Reply
    8. pinky says

      June 09, 2008 at 1:59 am

      5 stars
      well the dish looks so delicious that i can't stop trying it

      Reply
    9. Divya says

      May 09, 2008 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Meena..

      Thanx for the recipe...i found it to be the best when i was searching for chilli paneer...tha snap looks so good. I tried it last week,it came out so good that am making it again today.
      Thanks again..

      Keep up the great job
      Divya

      Reply
    10. Kamal Siddhu says

      April 22, 2008 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      Hi there Meena. I've just found yr blog and I love everything about it. I was just wondering if I could substitute the paneer with firm white tofu as it's rather difficult to buy paneer here in Malaysia and I can't be bothered making it from scratch 🙂
      Thanks a bunch.

      Kamal S.

      Reply
      • Meena says

        April 22, 2008 at 9:33 am

        Hi Kamal, firm tofu would be a great substitute for paneer. It might alter the taste of the final result, but will still be great for times when finding paneer can be a hassle. Glad you like the site!

        Reply
    11. Radha says

      March 16, 2008 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      I wasn't aware of this site until I did a search for Chilli Paneer. Excellent recipes and amazing photographs. Can't wait to try out many of these recipes. Thanks

      Radha
      Woodbridge, ON

      Reply
    12. Anita says

      February 21, 2008 at 12:24 am

      5 stars
      Hi,
      I really like the recipes posted on your site. Simple yet elegant....i tried out this recipe yesterday and I would rate my cooking as 'not bad'. The method was right but I somehow didn't get the same colour and the wet look which you've got in the pic. Lastly, I just added some tomato ketchup to get the reddish colour. Any suggestions or corrections? Thanx again!

      Reply
      • Meena says

        February 22, 2008 at 9:35 am

        Hi Anita, I don't think you would have done anything wrong. The colour maybe just due to the brand of Soy sauce you've used. There are many types out there, and each would give you a varied result. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    13. Sonu says

      January 29, 2008 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      Hi Meena,

      I made this recipe with my mom and it turned out AMAZING!! Thanks for the wonderful recipe and the beautiful picture!.

      Sonu

      Reply
    14. ria says

      December 27, 2007 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Hello,

      Your recipes are really good. Recipes posted and how they look, are really an inspiration to cook good food.
      thank you so much
      ria

      Reply
    15. Akshay says

      November 20, 2007 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      Actually came out yummy and thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    16. nandu says

      October 03, 2007 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      yummy this recipe is very good, today i prepared this item, taste is very nice. thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    17. Itz Me says

      July 19, 2007 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      Hi

      Tried ur recipe today..came out really well..my husband loved it...it was tasty but my only problem was that I did not get the color as shown in ur pic...I added enough soy sauce still I didn't get the color...what cud be the possible reasons...???

      Reply
    18. Prabosh jog says

      May 02, 2007 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      Mouth watering..
      and so easy to make..
      even bachelors like me can do it..
      I am leaving NOW to buy paneer etc ingredients..

      Reply
    19. Rimi says

      April 04, 2007 at 10:23 am

      Hi Meena,
      I just came across your website. All the recipes are mouth watering ... Well, I have a question.Will it taste good if I make it the previous day. I am planning to make this for the party. can you suggest please. also, your Hummus recipe, I am planning to use it as a appetizer. How should I bake the pita bread. can you please reply. Once again, Good job Meena.
      Thanks
      Rimi

      Reply
    20. julia says

      March 26, 2007 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this recipe a couple times since seeing this blog post, and it's soo awesome. I was wondering if you had any recommendations on the paneer, though. I've been making it myself and can't seen to quite get a consistency that makes nice cubes. Any ideas?

      Reply
    21. Sonali says

      March 08, 2007 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Meena, I just found out about your site. Loved it. All the pictures are so good. I live in Canada too. Which part of the country do you live in? Keep up the good work.
      Regards

      Reply
    22. sagu says

      February 22, 2007 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      This dish look mouthwatering!!!! can't wait to try.. 🙂

      Reply
    23. Nupur says

      February 04, 2007 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe last night when some friends came over, and everyone just loved it! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.

      Reply
    24. vassu says

      January 31, 2007 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Meena,
      This recipe really interests me to try it but I was wondering if I could substitute tofu for the paneer. What do you think? Great pictures.

      Reply
      • Meena says

        February 01, 2007 at 9:37 am

        Yes Vassu, you could definitely substitute Tofu for Paneer in this recipe, though I'd suggest firm Tofu. Let me know how it turned out. 🙂 

        Reply
    25. SusanV says

      January 24, 2007 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious, but I have a question. Chilli powder is mentioned in the directions, but I don't see it in the ingredients. How much do you use? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Meena says

        January 25, 2007 at 9:38 am

        Hi Susan, you can totally skip the red chilli powder if you wish, the black pepper would have enough spiciness already. I sometimes add chilli powder depending on how extra spicy I want it to be.

        Reply
    26. Gluten Free Post says

      January 24, 2007 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      Nice! All I have to do is substitute the soy sauce for Gluten Free soy sauce and I'll be good to go!!! Looks great, can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    27. Spice Lover says

      January 22, 2007 at 3:30 am

      5 stars
      Hi Meena
      Tried a drier version of the chili paneer thanks to your inspiration.

      Reply
    28. seema says

      January 17, 2007 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      Meena, Lovley looking panner. Just devine. Loved the color. My mouth is already watering.
      Thanx dear

      Reply
    29. Abhishek says

      January 15, 2007 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      Hi...you had previously helped me out with a difference of tomato Puree and tomato paste..have another question..what is corn starch mixture? I have some baking soda if it helps thicken the gravy... I use it to make pakodas for besan-kadhi..and it also helps to thicken the paste and keeps the besan balls (pakodas) soft..... Thanks in advance for the enlightenment.

      Reply
    30. kickpleat says

      January 11, 2007 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      wow, i've been wanting to make paneer and i think this is the recipe to make me do it!

      Reply
    31. Padmaja says

      January 10, 2007 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Meena
      Looks Yummy!! I should try sometime. Nice picture.

      Reply
    32. soumya says

      January 05, 2007 at 1:34 am

      5 stars
      Hey this is really a mouth watering one.Hmm wish i could eat up everything right now.Simply superb.Thanks for thie festive to my eyes.

      Reply
    33. Scott at Real Epicurean says

      January 04, 2007 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds great, actually. I fancy a bit of heat right now!

      Reply
    34. Mythreyee says

      January 04, 2007 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! what a wonderful delicacy. Excellent photograph too. thanks.

      Reply
    35. Bhargavi says

      January 03, 2007 at 10:24 pm

      Hi!!
      HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
      Have A Blessed New Year to u n ur family.
      Good daY!

      Reply
    36. Mallika says

      January 02, 2007 at 12:06 pm

      Happy New Year Meena!

      This looks great. My granny always orders this in Chinese restaurants in India. Now I have the recipe. Thanks so much.

      Reply
    37. Nidhi says

      January 02, 2007 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe for Chilli Paneer....I tried it yesterday and it came out very well...Thanks for sharing.

      Happy New Year.

      Nidhi.

      Reply
    38. pooja says

      January 01, 2007 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      hi ,
      visiting your blog for the firs time , and i really likes it. Hubby is a bing Paneer fan. going to try your way of making Paneer chilli soon .
      May This New Year Bring Good Health, Happiness And Prosperity To You And Your near and Dear ones.
      -Pooja

      Reply
    39. Nidhi says

      January 01, 2007 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      I m here for the first time and I really liked your recipes.

      Here's Wishing you a very Happy New Year Meena. May God bless you and your family with all the happy things in this coming year.

      Cheers, Nidhi.

      Reply
    40. priya says

      January 01, 2007 at 2:02 pm

      YUMMM !

      Wishing peace, health, and happiness in 2007 and always. Happy New year to you and your family !

      Reply
    41. Erin says

      January 01, 2007 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! Hot & Spicy -- just the way I like it. I've actually been looking for a good Indian cookbook so that I can try out some new dishes myself and was wondering if you have any recommendations? Happy New Year!

      Reply
    42. Lakshmik says

      December 30, 2006 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks so much for this recipe. Infact, we have a new year party tomorrow and I am supposed to make this one. I was collecting a few recipes for chili paneer. I think I am going to settle down for this recipe.

      Reply
    43. Fahara says

      December 30, 2006 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmmmmm this sounds SO delicious! If only I knew where to buy paneer in the UK!

      Reply
    44. Dilip says

      December 29, 2006 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      Ohhh the dish looks great. My daughter loves paneer, I show her this dish....thanks for sharing...you and your family have a wonderful 2007...~smile~

      Reply
    45. Kristen says

      December 29, 2006 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      That looks soooo good. Have a great party and New Year!

      Reply
    46. rachel says

      December 29, 2006 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      so pretty I want to lick the screen!

      Reply
    47. Ashwini says

      December 29, 2006 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      Looks really great!! Will try it for sure.
      Have a very happy new year.

      Reply
    48. Gluten-Free By The Bay says

      December 29, 2006 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh, that looks fantastic! I thought it was tofu at first, but when I read it was paneer I got even more hungry.

      Reply
    49. Sumitha says

      December 29, 2006 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      Meena cant tell you how tempting the chilli paneer looks!Wishing you a great new year too[:)]

      Reply

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