
Schezwan Paneer
User Reviews
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
324 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian-Chinese Fusion

Schezwan Paneer
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Schezwan Paneer is a tasty and spicy indo Chinese paneer gravy dish. It is easy and quick to make.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil can also use sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- ¼ cup chopped spring onions
- ⅓ cup sliced capsicum (bell pepper or shimla mirch)
- 2 to 3 green chillies - sliced or slit
- 2 tablespoons Schezwan Sauce
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder or add as required
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sugar or add as required
- 1 cup water
- salt as required
- 3 teaspoons corn flour - dissolved in 3 teaspoons water
- 250 grams paneer - chopped in cubes (cottage cheese)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped spring onion greens
- ½ to 1 teaspoon sweet rice wine (optional)
- some spring onion greens for garnish
Instructions
preparation for schezwan paneer
- Firstly mix 3 teaspoons corn flour in 3 teaspoons water.
- Also chop spring onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies and capsicum. Keep aside.
making schezwan paneer
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok or a kadai. Add 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic and ½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger.
- Stir fry on a medium flame for a few seconds. No need to brown ginger and garlic.
- Then add ¼ cup chopped spring onions and stir fry on a medium flame for a minute.
- Then add ⅓ cup sliced capsicum and stir fry for a minute.
- Then add 2 to 3 green chillies (sliced or slit) and stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Next add 2 tablespoons schezwan sauce. then add ½ teaspoon soy sauce and mix very well.
- Season with ½ teaspoon black pepper powder or add as per taste. Mix again.
making paneer schezwan gravy
- Now add 1 cup water. You can also add veg stock, if you have it. For a slightly thicker gravy, you can add less water. mix very well.
- Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon sugar. You can also add sugar as required.
- Season with salt as per taste and mix again.
- On a medium flame bring the gravy or sauce to a boil.
- Lower the flame and then add the corn flour solution. Mix the corn flour solution very well before adding.
- Quickly stir the gravy or sauce, so that no lumps are formed.
- Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes on a medium flame.
- Then add paneer cubes. mix well and then switch off the flame.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped spring onion greens.
- Lastly add ½ to 1 teaspoon sweet rice wine. If you do not have, then skip it. You can also add rice vinegar.
- Serve schezwan paneer with veg fried rice or veg noodles. You can garnish with some spring onion greens while serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
1128mg
(47%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
637IU
(13%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1mg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Vitamin E
1mg
Vitamin K
26µg
Calcium
416mg
(42%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
15µg
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Magnesium
7mg
Phosphorus
12mg
Zinc
1mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
Protein | 12g | 24% |
Fat | 26g | 40% |
Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
Sodium | 1128mg | 47% |
Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 637IU | 13% |
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
Vitamin E | 1mg | |
Vitamin K | 26µg | |
Calcium | 416mg | 42% |
Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 15µg | |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 7mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 12mg | |
Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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