Go Back
–+ servings
chilli paneer noodles in a wok
Print Recipe
5 from 19 votes

Chilli Paneer Noodles

Chilli paneer is a popular Indian-chinese appetizer. This recipe takes the spicy chilli paneer and turns it into a delicious spicy noodle based meal with bell peppers and onions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Indian, indian chinese, indian fusion
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chilli paneer, chilli paneer noodles, indo chinese, spicy noodles
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • large wok or pan

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 7 oz thin spaghetti noodles

Paneer

  • 14 oz paneer cubed
  • 4 tsp neutral oil
  • ½ tsp white pepper substitute ¼ tsp black pepper if you don't have
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp turmeric

Gravy

  • 6 tbsp garlic about 12 cloves, minced
  • 4 in ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp green chilli blended or chopped finely
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1½ bell peppers red/green, sliced thinly like noodles
  • 5 scallions keep whites separate from greens
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup crushed tomaotes
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sambal olek or spicy red chilli sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1½ tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

Noodles

  • Boil water and cook noodles as per box instructions. Set aside.

Paneer

  • Meanwhile, heat oil in pan. Add paneer and spices. Toss to coat until desired level of crispiness. Don't overcook or paneer will dry out. Set aside once done.
    chilli paneer spiced in a pan

Gravy

  • Mix soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, vinegar, sambal olek and crushed tomatoes in a bowl. Set aside sauce mixture.
    sauces and spices in a bowl
  • Mix corn starch and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl to make slurry. Set aside.
    cornstarch slurry
  • Heat oil in pan. Add garlic, ginger and crushed green chilli. Cook about 1 minutes, mixing so it doesn't burn.
    garlic, ginger and crushed green chilli
  • Add onions, bell peppers and scallion whites. Mix and cook 2 minutes. Add salt.
    onions, bell peppers
  • Add in sauce mixture and mix.
  • Add water and let cook to thicken about 5-7 minutes.
    Paneer chilli gravy in a pan.
  • Add in cornstarch slurry to thicken mixture more.
  • Toss in noodles. Top with paneer.
    paneer and noodles
  • Sprinkle scallion greens on top and serve.
    chilli paneer noodles in wok

Video

Notes

Note: I used thin spaghetti noodles
Paneer chilli noodles is a spicy dish. Reduce the amount of white pepper or sambal olek to suit your level of spicy tolerance.
White pepper adds good flavor, so do not skip completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 2mg