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Chilli Garlic Paneer Recipe

Perfect side for a simple main!

Course Indian Side, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Easy side dish, Paneer Dishes

Ingredients

  • 1 no. Red Chilli Add more for spicy version
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 large Onion Finely Chopped
  • 200 grams Paneer Cubed
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixie jar, take a red chilli[adjust to taste], galic cloves and ginger. Grind using a little water.

  2. In a pan heat oil and add cumin seeds. After a few seconds, add finely chopped onion and saute till onion is translucent.

  3. Add salt and the ground mixture. Mix well and cook for a minute. Add the cubed panner

  4. Mix gently and add Kashmiri chili powder. Cook on sim for a minute or two, stirring gently. Add coriander leaves, and give a gentle mix and remove from heat.

  5. Serve with a main of your choice.

Recipe Notes

  • You can also use Homemade Schezwan sauce in step 1. You can make this ahead and use as needed.

  • This dish goes well with Ghee rice / Jeera Pulao / Chapathi / Roti etc.

  • You can use spring onions instead of coriander.

  • Sprinkle a little toasted sesame seeds at the end that slight crunch.