Sizzler wali chilli paneer Maggi

Ingredients

• 3 cups Water (for boiling noodles)
• 1 packet Maggi Noodles (Masala) (break into pieces before adding to water)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (for sautéing vegetables)
• 2 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
• 1 small Onion (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup Bell Pepper (diced, any colour)
• 1 piece Green Chili (finely chopped, adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (light soy preferred)
• 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Chili Sauce (store‑bought Indian chili sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Ketchup
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 100 grams Paneer (cut into 1‑cm cubes, firm Indian cottage cheese)
• 1 teaspoon Butter (for sizzling on hot tawa)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Leaves (optional garnish, torn)

Instructions

1. Boil Water and Pre‑cook Maggi

   Heat the kadhai over medium heat, add 3 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil. Break the Maggi noodle cake into pieces and drop into the boiling water. Cover and cook for 1 minute.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

2. Drain and Rinse Noodles

   Turn off the heat, pour the contents into a colander, rinse quickly under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.

   Time: PT1M

3. Sauté Aromatics and Veggies

   In the same kadhai, add 2 tbsp oil, then sauté minced garlic, sliced onion, diced bell pepper and chopped green chili for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

4. Add Sauces and Seasonings

   Stir in soy sauce, white vinegar, chili sauce, chili garlic sauce, ketchup, a pinch of salt and pepper. Add a splash of water (about 2 tbsp) and the Maggi masala packet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds until the mixture thickens.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Incorporate Paneer and Noodles

   Add the paneer cubes and the previously drained Maggi noodles to the sauce. Toss gently for another 30 seconds until the paneer is warmed through and the noodles are fully coated.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Sizzle on Hot Tawa

   Heat the tawa until it’s very hot (you should see a slight shimmer). Lightly spread cilantro leaves, add the prepared Maggi mixture, and dot with 1 tsp butter. Let it sizzle for about 1 minute, then transfer to a serving plate.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: High heat

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

15g

Fiber

2g