Discover Your Creative Kitchen AI Companion
Let our assistant inspire your next meal!
Simply provide a recipe idea or the ingredients you have, and ScrummyChef will instantly come up with a new recipe just for you.

Spicy Paneer Stir-Fry

4.5
Save
Rate
Tap to rate
PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
3 servings
Dinner Indian
Spicy Paneer Stir-Fry
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
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
1
Place the paneer in a bowl and cover it with an adequate amount of cornstarch, ensuring it is evenly coated; thoroughly combine the two.
2
Heat a generous amount of oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat; fry the paneer until it reaches a golden brown color, approximately 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the paneer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the oil in the skillet for future use.
3
Combine minced garlic and ginger in the hot oil; add diced onion, chopped green chile peppers, and sliced bell pepper. Cook and stir constantly until the vegetables are golden brown, taking around 5 minutes to achieve this.
4
Mix together soy sauce, chile sauce, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and any remaining cornstarch in the onion mixture; if necessary, add water to achieve a suitable consistency. Add the paneer and cook, stirring frequently until the gravy thickens, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.