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    Jul 14, 2014 | 4 Comments | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. THIS BLOG GENERATES INCOME VIA ADS.

    Chilli Paneer - Dry Version

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    What is it with the weather lately? One week it's super hot, then it's rainy and now it's back to having me want to spend my day under the covers with umpteen cups of coffee and a good book. The recipe I have for you today, namely Chilli Paneer, is perfect for this slightly chilly, damp weather. It's quick, tasty and fits the bill in giving you that warm, cosy feeling in your tummy on a day like this.

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

    I shared my recipe of Chilli Paneer on this blog many years ago but decided to update you with another one today since I've now changed the way I make it for us at home. Chilli Paneer is a crowd favourite that pleases adults and kids alike. You'll probably find it on any Indo-Chinese menu as the vegetarian companion to Chilli Chicken. Don't you just love it when different cultures come together and produce a lip-smacking plate of food? Almost like a perfect marriage.

    In India, Chinese food is nothing like what you get, well, in China. It's loaded with chillies, garlic, ginger, onions, a ton of various spices and a generous splash of soy sauce to finish off! Hubby Dear fondly tells me of the first time he walked into an authentic Chinese restaurant in Canada craving his regular favourites - Chilli Paneer, Gobi Manchurian and Pepper Chicken. Not only was he disappointed to find out that they didn't serve either of these, but that whatever he ordered, lacked the familiarity of so-called Chinese dishes that he was used to back in India. It was only much later that he learned that restaurants serving Indianized Chinese food did exist and here in the GTA, they are often referred to as Hakka joints. We do have our go-to Hakka places that we like to venture into a few times a month, but for the most part, I prefer making these dishes at home. That way, I can easily control the sodium and spice level that goes into it. Not to mention, my home-cooked recipes are very rarely deep-fried, not laden with copious amounts of oil and equally, finger-licking good.

    I urge you to try this recipe if you're new to Indo-Chinese food. And if, like me, you can't get enough of this amazing cuisine, then what's your excuse to not get cooking?

    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.

    If you like this recipe, then you will surely like my Black Pepper Chicken.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a Comment and let me know, also Rate it by clicking the number of stars on the recipe card. Want to share your version with me? Tag me on Instagram @hookedonheat

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    1. Seth Ashford says

      July 15, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      This chilli paneer looks absolutely delicious. I love eating at Indian restaurants so much that I decided to see if there were some recipes I could try myself, and there are! I can't wait to try making this myself despite my poor cooking abilities. Thanks for sharing these recipes!

      Reply
    2. Heather says

      July 14, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      I'm going to try this when my vegan son & family come in a few weeks!!

      Reply
      • Meena says

        July 14, 2014 at 10:47 pm

        You'll have to substitute the paneer with tofu to keep it vegan. I'd love to know how it works for you Heather, I hope you and your family will enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Mama B says

      July 14, 2014 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      I've heard of Hakka cuisine, but have never had it (we have nothing like it in Niagara). This looks like a fun first step into a new world. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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