Let’s admit it, and we Indians have adopted Desi Chinese as our own. From the vast array of Desi Chinese dishes fondly savoured on the streets to the chains of authentic Chinese restaurants in almost all cities, Chinese cuisine has become practically equivalent to our home cuisine. Although the assortment of Chinese dishes is immensely loved and relished by us Indians, chilli paneer is one of the most popular dishes is not a hidden secret anymore. Chilli paneer has become a quintessential culinary delight, from casual street food adventures to a comforting dinner cook at home. But are all your attempts at making an authentic bowl of chilli paneer going into vain? Here are some tips you need to keep in mind when making chilli paneer at home.
Quality Of Paneer
It is better to use homemade paneer than packaged paneer. Homemade paneer is relatively softer and has a better taste. Even if you are using frozen packaged paneer, make sure you soak the paneer cubes in hot water before frying them.
Batter Ingredients
Use cornflour and all-purpose flour to make the batter crispy exterior. You can also use rice flour or arrowroot flour instead of cornflour in case of unavailability.
Sauces
Soy sauce and red chilli sauce are the two most essential ingredients to flavour the gravy. However, it is better to use naturally fermented soy sauce for better flavours. Finish the dressing with half a teaspoon of rice vinegar.
Consistency
Do not forget to add cornflour slurry to the gravy. If you want to make a gravy chilli paneer, make sure you check the seasonings while changing the consistency of the dressing.
Spring Onions
Spring onions are instrumental in instilling authentic Chinese flavours in your gravy. If you don’t have spring onions, you can use shallots or thinly sliced regular onions.
We hope these tips will help make a delicious bowl of chilli paneer at home. So don’t forget to follow the detailed recipe and make chilli paneer at home now.