Paneer Manchurian
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Paneer Manchurian
Description
The Paneer Manchurian recipe features paneer cheese cubes coated in a thick batter of all-purpose and cornflour, seasoned with white pepper and salt, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. This method results in a firm yet tender paneer bite. The Manchurian sauce combines sautéed garlic, spring onion, and chopped green peppers with sambal oelek, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, and pepper for a tangy, mildly spicy sauce with a hint of sweetness. The sauce is thickened with cornflour slurry and then tossed with the fried paneer cubes just before serving.
This dish is typically served garnished with fresh spring onions, adding a fresh bite to the richly flavored sauce. It can be enjoyed as a snack or accompaniment to rice or noodles. The crisp texture of the fried paneer contrasts well with the glossy, tangy sauce, making each bite flavorful and texturally interesting.
A practical tip for serving includes pairing the dish with a cooling element such as plant-based yogurt to balance the heat from the sambal oelek. The batter can be customized with rice or arrowroot flour for a gluten-free version. Handling the paneer gently during coating and frying helps maintain its shape and texture.
Ingredients
Crispy Cauliflower
- 250 g paneer cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour rice or arrowroot flour for a gluten-free option
- ½ cup cornflour
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- water around ¾ cup
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
Gobi Manchurian Sauce
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup spring onion
- 1 cup green pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce tamari for gluten-free option
- 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 2 tablespoon water
- salt to taste
Instructions
Crispy Cauliflower
- Cut the Paneer Cheese into cubes.
- Combine the flour, corn flour, white pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix and slowly pour water while mixing the batter. Keep adding water until you have a thickish batter (around ½ cup).
- Coat one by one the panner cubes until they are properly coated.
- Add oil to a saucepan or a pan for deep frying and heat over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot enough, add the battered paneer in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. When golden, transfer to a plate with a paper towel and set aside.
Manchurian Sauce
- Heat some oil over medium heat in a wok or a big frying pan and add the spring onion, chopped green pepper and chopped garlic.
- Stir for a few minutes and then add ketchup, soy sauce, Sambal Oelek, sugar, and white pepper.
- Add water, stir and cook for a few minutes.
- Dilute the corn flour in the water and add to the wok. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes and remove from the cooker.
- Add the deep-fried paneer into the sauce, mix well and serve.
Notes
- Add fresh spring onions on top when serving to enhance flavor and texture.
- Consider serving with plant-based yogurt to moderate the dish's spiciness if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 318mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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