The first time I had Schezwan Paneer, I was hooked.
It was at a small street-side eatery, and I still remember the bold flavors bursting in every bite.
The crispy paneer, coated in a spicy, tangy sauce, was just irresistible! I knew I had to recreate it at home.
After a few trials, I finally got it right, and now, I can’t wait to share this easy and delicious recipe with you all. Let’s dive in!
Schezwan Paneer
Ingredients
To Make Paneer Balls
To Make Schezwan Paneer
Instructions
Prep Work
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Crumble Paneer
Crumble or grate the paneer.
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Chop Aromatics
Chop garlic, ginger, and green chilli.
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Cut Vegetables
Cut onions and capsicums into wedges.
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Prepare Slurry
Prepare a corn flour slurry by mixing corn flour with a little water.
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Corn Flour for Coating
Have a plate ready with some corn flour for coating.
Method
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Prepare Paneer Mixture
Take paneer and crumble it or grate it. Add schezwan sauce, salt, chopped coriander leaves, maida, and corn flour.
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Mix & Form Dough
Mix everything well to form a smooth mixture.
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Shape Balls
Dab a little oil on your palms, take a small portion of the mixture, and roll it into small balls.
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Coat with Corn Flour
Coat the paneer balls with corn flour and keep them aside.
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Heat Oil
Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying.
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Deep Fry
Once the oil is hot, gently drop in the paneer balls and fry them until golden.
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Drain & Set Aside
Remove from oil and keep aside.
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Sauté Aromatics
In a wide pan, heat some oil and sauté chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilli.
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Add Vegetables
Add onion, green capsicum, and red capsicum, and stir-fry them for a few minutes.
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Mix Sauces & Seasonings
Pour in schezwan sauce, soy sauce, tomato ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Add Water
Add a little water and cook everything together.
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Thicken Sauce
Pour in the corn flour slurry and mix again until the sauce thickens
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Add Paneer Balls
Add chopped spring onion greens and toss in the fried paneer balls.
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Coat Well
Give everything a good mix so the paneer balls get nicely coated with the sauce.
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Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top.
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Final Step
And that’s it! Your spicy, delicious Schezwan Paneer is ready to be served hot and fresh.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26g40%
- Saturated Fat 12g60%
- Cholesterol 35mg12%
- Sodium 800mg34%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 18g36%
- Calcium 450 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
