Restaurant - Style Chilli Paneer Recipe

Deodita Walke, June 15, 2025

Restaurant-Style Chilli Paneer Recipe – Spicy, Tangy & Irresistible!

(Perfect for Leeds Food Lovers!)

Craving bold Indian flavors? This Chilli Paneer is a must-try dish at our restaurant in Leeds—crispy paneer tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce with bell peppers and onions. Here’s our easy yet detailed recipe with pro tips to make it extra delicious!

 

🍽️ Pre-Preparation & Key Ingredients

Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

For Marination & Frying Paneer:

• 250g paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep/shallow frying

For the Chilli Paneer Sauce:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 1 onion, cubed
• 1 capsicum (bell pepper), cubed
• 2 tbsp spring onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp red chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tsp vinegar
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• ½ tsp sugar (balances spice)
• ¼ cup water (adjust for consistency)
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

 

🔥 Step-by-Step Cooking Method

1. Marinate & Fry the Paneer (Extra Crispy!)

• In a bowl, mix the paneer cubes with cornflour, all-purpose flour, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, red chilli powder, black pepper, and salt.
• Add 1-2 tbsp water to coat the paneer well.
• Pro Tip: Let it sit for 10-15 mins—this helps the coating stick better.
• Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry or shallow-fry until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.

2. Prepare the Spicy Sauce

• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add ginger, garlic, and green chilli. Sauté for 30 sec.
• Add onions & capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for 2 mins (keep them crunchy).
• Add soy sauce, red chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well.
• Pour ¼ cup water and cook for 1-2 mins until slightly thick.

3. Final Toss & Garnish

• Add the fried paneer and toss gently in the sauce.
• Garnish with spring onions & fresh coriander.
• Pro Tip: For extra flavor, add 1 tsp Schezwan sauce or a dash of lemon juice.

 

📌 Serving Suggestions

✅ Best enjoyed with steamed rice or hakka noodles.
✅ Pair with a chilled mango lassi or Indian beer for the ultimate experience.

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📍 Location: Bombay 2 Goa, 16 Headingley Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2AS

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Note: If you have not followed the proper instructions or have not prepared the test correctly, do not worry!

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