Indian Pub Chilli Paneer Recipe

Ever wondered how the desi indian pubs make their chilli paneer and what sauces and spices they use? I’ve got you! Follow this recipe for the most delicious Desi pub chilli paneer to create this vegetarian favourite at home!

Indian Pub Chilli Paneer Recipe

Andrea

This recipe will help you re-create this desi pub classic dish at home! From all the sauces and spices used in Indian pubs follow along to enjoy this dish in the comfort of your own house!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

For the paneer:

• 450g paneer cheese, cut into 2cm cubes
• 50g cornflour (cornstarch)
• 1 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Oil for frying (vegetable oil is fine)

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp green chili sauce
• 2 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water

For the stir-fry:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, sliced
• 1 large onion, cut into petals
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 4 spring onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)

Instructions

 

• Mix cornflour, white pepper, and salt in a bowl. Coat paneer cubes in this mixture.
• Heat oil for deep frying. Fry paneer cubes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
• In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients except the cornflour slurry. Set aside.
• Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Add onion petals and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred but still crisp.
• Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Add the cornflour slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
• Toss in the fried paneer cubes and spring onion whites. Stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
• Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is hot and well combined.
• Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.
• Serve with fresh Naan (or garlic naan!) and a side of chips (masala or chilli chips also work well here!)
• Don't forget the sauces and chutneys too! (You can find the recipes for those right here!)

Notes

You can serve this dish with fresh naan (garlic naan is also lovely!) Chips (plain, masala or chilli chips are all highly recommended) and also don’t forget the sauces and chutneys that complete these desi indian pub meals. You can find the recipes for these sauces right here!

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.