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Red Chilli Powder 30 mins Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins Serves 3 Medium 280 kcal

Chilli Paneer (Dry)

Crispy paneer cubes tossed in a bold, tangy sauce loaded with DC Red Chilli Powder, capsicum, and fresh spring onions. A fiery Indo-Chinese favourite.

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Instructions

Step-by-Step Method

1
Coat Paneer Start

Toss paneer cubes in 2 tbsp cornflour, a pinch of Red Chilli Powder and salt. Shallow-fry until golden and crispy.

2
Make Sauce

Mix soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, 1 tbsp cornflour, and a splash of water into a smooth sauce.

3
Stir-fry Aromatics

Heat oil in a wok. Add garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Stir-fry on high flame for 30 seconds.

4
Add Vegetables

Add capsicum and spring onion whites. Stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes.

5
Add Masala

Add Red Chilli Powder and toss for 15 seconds until fragrant.

6
Combine

Pour in the sauce and toss everything. Add fried paneer and mix gently on high heat.

7
Finish ✓ Final

Garnish with spring onion greens. Serve hot immediately.

DC Chef's Tips for Chilli Paneer (Dry)
  • Fry paneer in batches to avoid steaming — this keeps it crispy.
  • High heat is key for Indo-Chinese cooking; do not reduce the flame.
  • Add 1 tsp of chilli sauce for extra heat and depth.
  • Serve immediately — paneer loses crispness as it sits.
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Key Ingredient
DC Red Chilli Powder

This recipe is crafted to showcase the authentic flavour of DC Red Chilli Powder.

🍽️ Recipe at a Glance
⏱️ 10 mins Prep Time
🔥 20 mins Cook Time
👨‍👩‍👦 3 Servings
280 Calories
Difficulty
Medium ⭐⭐
Nutrition per serving
280kcal
14gProtein
18gCarbs
16gFat
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Ingredients — Serves 3
Paneer (cubed) 300g
Capsicum (cubed) 1 large
Spring onions (chopped) 4
Garlic (minced) 5 cloves
Ginger (minced) 1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder 1.5 tsp
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Tomato ketchup 1 tbsp
Vinegar 1 tsp
Cornflour 3 tbsp
Oil 3 tbsp
Salt To taste
Green chillies 2
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