Paneer Manchurian Dry Style (Printable Recipe)

Bold Indo-Chinese dish with crispy paneer and spicy sauce, ideal as an appetizer or party snack.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 250 g paneer cheese, cut into cubes

02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

03 - 1/2 cup corn flour

04 - 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

05 - 1 teaspoon salt

06 - 3/4 cup water, approximately

07 - Vegetable oil for deep-frying

08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

09 - 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

10 - 1/4 cup chopped spring onion

11 - 1 cup chopped green bell pepper

12 - 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek or chili sauce

13 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari

14 - 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup

15 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

16 - 1 teaspoon sugar

17 - 1/4 cup water

18 - 1 teaspoon corn flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water

19 - Salt to taste

01 - In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, corn flour, white pepper, and salt. Gradually add water to form a smooth batter.

02 - Dip paneer cubes into the batter ensuring each piece is evenly coated without breaking.

03 - Heat oil over medium heat and fry paneer cubes in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

04 - Heat oil in a wok, sauté garlic, green pepper, and spring onions over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

05 - Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Stir in water and cook briefly.

06 - Add corn flour slurry to the sauce and stir until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt.

07 - Toss fried paneer in the prepared sauce and garnish with fresh spring onions before serving.

01 - Paneer can be substituted with tofu for a vegan version.

02 - Use rice or arrowroot flour and tamari to make the dish gluten-free.

03 - Baking paneer is a healthier alternative to deep-frying.