Crispy Paneer in Schezwan Sauce Recipe

Crispy Paneer in Schezwan
Crispy Paneer in Schezwan

Crispy Paneer in Schezwan Sauce is simply stir fried paneer cooked in home made schezwan sauce and other spices. This recipe is the best option for vegetarians, as it is healthy, tasty and quick dish to serve in any party or occasion.

It is one of the best Chinese starter to celebrate with friends and family.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

  • 250 gms Paneer
  • 2 tablespoon cornflour (Diluted in 1 cup of water)
  • 1 capsicum, diced
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp balck peppercorns crushed
  • Oil for deep frying

For making schezwan Sauce :

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 15-20 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 1 tsp red chilli paste
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
  • 1 tsp tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions (green part)

How to make Crispy Paneer in Schezwan Sauce:

  1. Cut the Paneer in squares or triangles and keep aside.
  2. Take a mixing bowl, add diluted cornflour, salt, crushed black pepper and mix well.
  3. Dip the paneer pieces in the mixture and deep fry in sufficient hot oil.
  4. Drain the excess oil and keep the fried paneer aside.
  5. For schezwan sauce, Heat oil in a pan, add chopped garlic and chopped ginger, saute well.
  6. Add red chilli sauce (bottled one or home made), mix well.
  7. Add water, salt, white pepper powder and soy sauce.
  8. Toss and mix.
  9. Add vinegar, mix well and check seasoning.
  10. Add sugar and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
  11. Add fried paneer pieces along with diced capsicum and onion slices.
  12. Cook for few more minutes and serve immediately.

1 COMMENT

  1. […] are few more schezwan recipes in my blog, such as Veg Schezwan Fried Rice, Schezwan Mushroom Dry, Crispy Paneer in Schezwan Sauce, all of these recipes taste very good with Schezwan Noodles.Before we start making these noodles, […]

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