This is in no way traditional, but paneer doesn’t always have to be ... start by adding the flour to a large bowl along with the chilli powder and ground cumin. Mix until combined.

Fold in the crunchy paneer. Remove the whole chilli. Serve garnished with the fresh coriander and lemon juice.

He shared how Kohli personally requested him to prepare chilli paneer—a significant nod to his past eating habits, now adapted to his plant-based diet. “Wo pehle chicken chilli bahut khaata tha.