Chilli Paneer

• Produce

  • 1 Garlic
  • 1 Ginger
  • 1 Onion - 1, Medium
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper/chilli flakes
  • 1 Spring onion - 3

• Condiments

  • 1 Hot sauce, Asian
  • 4 drops Soya sauce
  • 1 tbsp Tomato ketchup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tbsp All purpose flour/maida
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, fresh ground
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Corn flour
  • 3 Salt
  • 1 large pinch Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Oil
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 7 oz Paneer

• Other

  • Capsicum - 1/2 Medium (Cubed

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Description

Ingredients

• Oil - 1 Tbsp
• Onion - 1 Medium (Cubed)
• Capsicum - 1/2 Medium (Cubed)
• Sugar - a large pinch
• Salt - a pinch (Adjust as needed)
• Spring onion - 3 (Finely chopped)
• Paneer - 7oz (1/2 Packet)
• All purpose flour/Maida - 1 1/2 Tbsp
• Corn flour - 1 1/2 Tbsp
• Salt - 1/4 tsp (Adjust as needed)
• Oil - For frying
• Oil - 1 Tbsp
• Garlic - 1 1/2 Tbsp (Finely chopped)
• Ginger - 1 1/2 Tbsp (Finely chopped)
• Asian hot sauce (Sriracha) - 1 tsp
• Tomato ketchup - 1 Tbsp
• Crushed red pepper/Chilli flakes - 1/2 tsp
• Fresh ground black pepper - 1/4 tsp
• Soya sauce - 4 drops
• Salt - A large pinch (Adjust as needed)

Directions

• First cut the paneer into smaller cubes and let it sit in hot water for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile take a mixing bowl add the all purpose and corn flours, Salt and required amount of water (about 3 Tbsp) mix well to get a thin paste.   Now remove the paneer from water and add to the prepared batter and mix in such a way that the batter gets coated evenly over the paneer cubes. Keep aside and let it rest for 3 minutes.  Meanwhile heat the oil for frying. Fry the batter coated paneer in batches until golden brown. Drain the excess oil on a paper napkin.  Now will move on to the chilli garlic sauce mixture for chilli paneer. Heat a pan with oil, add the garlic, ginger and saute until they are golden brown. Turn the flame to low-medium. Now add the other ingredients listed under For chilli garlic sauce mixture in given order and saute until the mixture becomes slightly thick and starts to ooze out the oil. Turn off the flame and keep aside.   Now heat a large pan / wok with oil, add the onion and saute until translucent. Add the capsicum, salt, sugar and saute for a minute. Follow it by the prepared sauce mixture and give a stir until well combined.  Finally, add the fried paneer and toss until they are well combined with the mixture. Add the chopped spring onion give a quick toss and turn off the flame. Transfer to the serving plate.  Enjoy hot as an appetizer.