Paneer Chilly Fry is one of those dishes that instantly reminds you of bustling Chinese kitchens and sizzling woks. The sharp aroma of garlic, the crackle of capsicum on high heat, and soft paneer cubes soaking up bold flavours make it a favourite starter at parties and family dinners alike. It’s spicy, buttery, and just indulgent enough.
Using Netra’s Butter Pepper Garlic Relish brings that restaurant-style depth without needing too many sauces. The relish coats the paneer and vegetables beautifully, giving a glossy finish and a balanced garlic-pepper punch. Every bite feels rich, warm, and perfectly seasoned.
Ingredients
• 250 g paneer, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons Netra’s Butter Pepper Garlic Relish
• 1 medium onion, sliced into petals
• 1 medium capsicum, cut into cubes
• 1 to 2 green chillies, slit
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon red chilli sauce
• ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander or spring onion greens
How to Make Paneer Chilly Fry
Heat one tablespoon oil in a pan.
Lightly sauté the paneer cubes until golden at the edges. Remove and keep aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining oil.
Add onion petals, capsicum, and green chillies. Stir-fry on high heat for two to three minutes, keeping them crunchy.
Add the butter pepper garlic relish and toss well.
Stir in soy sauce, chilli sauce, and black pepper powder.
Add the sautéed paneer back to the pan.
Toss everything on high heat for two to three minutes until the paneer absorbs the flavours.
Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Switch off the heat and garnish before serving.
Tips / Variations
• Fry paneer lightly to keep it soft inside.
• High heat keeps vegetables crisp and fresh.
• Extra relish adds more garlic-butter punch.
• Works well as filling for wraps or rolls.
If you want a quick Indo-Chinese style starter, Netra’s Butter Pepper Garlic Relish makes paneer chilly fry rich and flavourful in minutes.
