5 from 39 votes
Paneer Manchurian
Paneer Manchurian combines crispy fried paneer cubes coated in a spiced batter with a tangy, savory Manchurian sauce made from garlic, green peppers, and soy-based ingredients. The batter crisps up the paneer, providing a firm exterior while the sauce delivers a balanced mix of tangy, sweet, and spicy layers. It’s an excellent option for those looking to enjoy a flavorful vegetarian dish with a distinct Indo-Chinese sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
327 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
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.
Cup of Yum
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% 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.