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# Schezwan Paneer Recipe

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  | **Prep time**  | 10 min     |
  | **Cook time**  | 20 min     |
  | **Total time** | 30 min     |
  | **Serves**     | 2 servings |
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## Ingredients

### for frying paneer:

* ½ cup maida / plain flour
* ¼ cup corn flour
* ¼ tsp pepper
* ½ tsp schezwan sauce
* ¼ tsp salt
* ½ cup water
* 11 piece paneer / cottage cheese
* oil for frying

### other ingredients:

* 3 tsp oil
* 2 clove garlic *(finely chopped)*
* 1 inch ginger *(finely chopped)*
* 1 chill *(slit)*
* 4 tbsp spring onion *(finely chopped)*
* ¼ onion *(finely chopped)*
* ¼ capsicum *(cube)*
* 2 tbsp schezwan sauce
* 1 tbsp vinegar
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* ¼ tsp sugar
* ¼ tsp salt

## Instructions

1. firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger and 1 green chilli on high flame.
2. also, saute ¼ onion and 2 tbsp spring onion on high flame.
3. further, add ¼ capsicum and continue to saute till they slightly change colour.
4. additionally add 2 tbsp schezwan sauce, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ¼ tsp sugar and ¼ tsp salt.
5. mix well and saute for a minute.
6. add cornflour slurry. to prepare corn flour water mix 2 tsp of corn flour with ¼ cup of water.
7. give a good mix until the gravy slightly thickens and turns glossy.
8. additionally, add fried paneer.
9. mix gently making sure the sauce has coated well uniformly.
10. finally, transfer schezwan paneer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped spring onions green. serve with fried rice.

## How to make paneer schezwan with step by step photo

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, prepare batter by taking ¾ cup maida and ¼ cup corn flour.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-3.jpeg" alt="schezwan paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add ¼ tsp pepper, ½ tsp schezwan sauce and ¼ tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-4.jpeg" alt="schezwan paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    prepare a lump free smooth batter adding ½ cup water.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-5.jpeg" alt="schezwan paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in 11 pieces of paneer and dip completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-6.jpeg" alt="schezwan paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, deep fry in hot oil. you can also shallow fry or bake for a more healthy option.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-7.jpeg" alt="schezwan paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    stir in between and fry till they turn golden brown.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-8.jpeg" alt="schezwan paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, drain off the fried paneer over a kitchen towel to remove excess oil. keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-9.jpeg" alt="schezwan paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Paneer schezwan recipe

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger and 1 green chilli on high flame.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-10.jpeg" alt="paneer schezwan" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also, saute ¼ onion and 2 tbsp spring onion on high flame.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-11.jpeg" alt="paneer schezwan" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add ¼ capsicum and continue to saute till they slightly change colour.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-12.jpeg" alt="paneer schezwan" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    additionally add 2 tbsp [schezwan sauce](/recipes/schezwan-sauce-recipe-schezwan-chutney), 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ¼ tsp sugar and ¼ tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-13.jpeg" alt="paneer schezwan" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well and saute for a minute.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-14.jpeg" alt="paneer schezwan" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add cornflour slurry. to prepare corn flour water mix 2 tsp of corn flour with ¼ cup of water.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-15.jpeg" alt="schezwan chilli paneer" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    give a good mix until the gravy slightly thickens and turns glossy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-16.jpeg" alt="schezwan chilli paneer" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    additionally, add fried paneer.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-17.jpeg" alt="schezwan chilli paneer" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix gently making sure the sauce has coated well uniformly.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-18.jpeg" alt="schezwan chilli paneer" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, transfer **schezwan paneer** to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped spring onions green. serve with [fried rice](/recipes/veg-fried-rice-vegetable-fried-rice).

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/mainPhotos/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan-schezwan-chilli-paneer-2-1920x1280.jpeg" alt="paneer schezwan" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RT0WTjlaixc" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, cut the pieces of paneer to your preferred size and shape.

* also, reduce the amount of [schezwan sauce](/recipes/schezwan-sauce-recipe-schezwan-chutney) and add tomato sauce if you do not want too spicy.

* additionally, adjust the consistency of gravy by increasing the cornflour slurry.

* finally, **schezwan paneer recipe** tastes great when served hot and crispy.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/schezwan-paneer-recipe-paneer-schezwan/)
</Note>
