Chili Paneer Dry With Sesame Seeds Recipe Without Onion Garlic | চিলি পনির ড্ৰাই

Chili Paneer Dry is a very popular appetizer in an Indian Chinese restaurants. I prepared this Chili Paneer dry recipe without onion and garlic. This homemade version taste is as good as the restaurant served. This Chili Paneer Dry recipe is a delightful twist to the classic paneer dishes, bringing the perfect balance of spice and flavor to your dining table. 

Ingredients for making Chili Paneer Dry:

• 200g paneer (cut into small cubes)
• 1/2 medium size capsicum 
• 1 medium size tomato
• 3-4 green chili
• 10g ginger

 For garnishing:

• Coriander leaves (chopped)
• 1tablespoon sesame seeds 

For coating:

• 2 teaspoon corn flour 
• 1 teaspoon flour
• 1teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• salt to taste

For thickening gravy:

• 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon soya sauce
• 2 teaspoon cornflour
• Water

How To Make Chili Paneer Dry :

1. Prep the Paneer:

• In a bowl, mix paneer cubes with cornflour and Kashmiri red chili powder. Ensure the paneer is well-coated. Set aside.
• Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornflour with a small amount of water.

2. Roast Sesame Seeds:

• Roast sesame seeds in a frying pan until they turn golden brown. Set aside for later garnish.

3. Shallow Fry Paneer:

• Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium flame.
• Shallow fry the coated paneer cubes until they turn golden brown. Set aside on a plate.

4. Prepare the Gravy:

• In another frying pan, heat cooking oil.
• Add finely chopped ginger and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell dissolves.
• Add diced capsicum and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, green chilies, and salt to taste. Sauté until the veggies soften.
• Incorporate red chili paste and soya sauce. Mix well.

5. Thicken the Gravy:

• Add the prepared cornstarch slurry to the pan. Saute for a while until the mixture thickens.
• Gradually add a small amount of water to achieve the desired consistency.

6. Add Paneer:

• Gently add the shallow-fried paneer cubes to the gravy. Mix well to coat the paneer evenly.
• Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7. Garnish and Serve:

• Turn off the heat and garnish the Chili Paneer Dry with chopped coriander and the roasted sesame seeds.
• Transfer the dish to a serving dish and serve hot.

Serving Suggestion: 

Delicious Chili Paneer Dry is now ready to be served! It makes a fantastic appetizer or can be enjoyed as a side dish with fried rice or noodles.

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