Chili Paneer

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed paneer (Indian cheese curd)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch, or as needed
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 green chile peppers, halved
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • Gravy:
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chile sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water, or as needed (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Place paneer in a bowl and add enough cornstarch to coat; mix well.
  2. Heat oil large skillet over medium heat; fry paneer until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer paneer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving oil in the skillet.
  3. Combine garlic and ginger in the hot oil; add onion, green chile peppers, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Mix soy sauce, chile sauce, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and remaining cornstarch into onion mixture, stirring in water if mixture is too thick. Add paneer; cook and stir until gravy is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and garnish chili with cilantro and green onions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

677 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.2g 28% DV
Total Fat 23.8g 31% DV
Carbs 109g 40% DV
Fiber 9.8g 35% DV
Sugar 36.4g 73% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12369.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1895.8mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 371.3mcg 41% DV
Vitamin C 187.4mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 397.3mg 31% DV
Iron 18.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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