Introduction:
Welcome to a journey where culinary creativity gives comfortable food. This paneer Manchurian recipe is one of our favorite fusion dishes: Crispy paneer cubes are thrown into vibrants, spicy-sweet sauce. As astarter or with fried rice or noodles is suitable as the main course, it is a showstopper that will influence every guest and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients:
For Paneer :
- Paneer : 250 grams of bite -sized cubes
- All-purpose Flour : 1 cup
- Cornstarch : 1/4 cup
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Water: As needed (to make a simple, moderately thick batter)
- Oil: Deep frying (or shallow frying for a healthy version)
For sauce:
- Onion: 1 large
- Bell pepper: 1 medium
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Green chili: 2
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Chili Sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Tomato Ketchup: 1 tablespoon
- Vinegar: 1 tbs
- Sugar: 1 tsp
- Water: 1 cup (extra as needed)
- Oil: 2 tablespoons
For Garnish:
- Spring onion: a handful of, chopped
Method:
- Prepare the batter:
- Take a bowl, mix the All-purpose flour, cornstarch, a pinch of salt and some pepper powder. Add water to the batter that is thick enough to coat the paneer but still flows easily.
- Gently toss the paneer cubes in the batter, ensuring that each piece ensures well
- Fry paneer:
- Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Carefully slide the coated paneer cubes in hot oil, fry them in until they are golden and crisp.
- To remove more oil, remove the fried paneer with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- Prepare the sauce:
- In a separate pan , heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat. Add minced garlic, ginger and green chillies. Stir until aromatic.
- Add Diced onions and sliced bell pepper, stirring for about 2 minutes so that they are slightly soft. Pour in soy sauce, chilli sauce and tomato ketchup.
- Stir well to assemble. Add vinegar, sugar and corn flour slurry. Let the mixture cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine and Garnish:
- Now, Add the fried paneer cubes to the pan with the sauce, keep gently stirring until each piece is coated. Cook together for another 2 minutes .
- Garnish with chopped spring onion before serving.
- Serve
- Serve Paneer Manchurian with fried rice or noodles or chowmein.
Tips:
- Crispier texture: For extra crispy, make sure your oil is hot before adding paneer .
- Healthy Version: Pan fry the paneer on a nonstick pan instead of deep frying.
- Taste Variations: You can mix other vegetables like carrots or broccoli for texture and nutrition .
This Paneer Manchurian recipe is a celebration of fusion cuisine - a perfect blend of the East comes with Indian creativity in its roots in the west. It's an ideal dish for your next dinner party or a cozy family meal . Enjoy every bite and let the flavors tell their own delicious story!
