Make Protein-Rich Paneer Stuffed Manchurian For An Indo-Chinese Lunch

By Rajlakshmi

February 18, 2026

Indo-Chinese cuisine has given birth to many tasty recipes. Nothing beats a good manchurian with your main course. This stuffed paneer manchurian recipe hits all your protein goals and is quite healthy!

Ingredients

¼ cup grated carrots ¼ cup chopped capsicum 2 tbsp spring onions, chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 1 tsp soy sauce 200g paneer, cubed and slit in the middle ½ cup cornflour ¼ cup maida ½ tsp ginger-garlic paste Tomato ketchup, as needed 1 tbsp red chilli sauce ½ tsp vinegar Water, as needed Oil, as needed

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the carrots, capsicum, spring onions, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and pepper to make the stuffing.

Step 2

Fill the paneer with the vegetable stuffing after carefully slicing each piece of paneer.

Step 3

To make a thick, smooth batter, combine cornflour, maida, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and water.

Step 4

Fry the paneer by dipping it in batter and then deep-frying it until it turns golden and crisp. Set aside.

Step 5

To make the sauce base, heat the oil and cook the onion, capsicum, ginger, and garlic until they are just beginning to soften.

Step 6

Add sauces: Add water, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and chilli sauce. Cook until glossy after adding the cornflour slurry.

Step 7

Add the fried paneer and gently toss to coat, then serve. Serve hot, garnished with spring onions.