Chilli Paneer

Chilli Paneer Recipe

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients

For paneer:

• 250 g paneer, cubed
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
• Salt to taste
• Water (to make batter)
• Oil for shallow frying

For sauce:

• 1 onion, cubed
• 1 capsicum, cubed
• 2–3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1–2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chili sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 3 tbsp water (slurry)
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Spring onions for garnish

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Instructions

1. Mix cornflour, maida, salt, and water to make a thick batter. Coat paneer cubes in it.
2. Heat oil and shallow fry paneer until golden and crispy. Set aside.
3. In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic and green chilies.
4. Add onions and capsicum, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes (keep them slightly crunchy).
5. Add soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
6. Pour in cornflour slurry and cook until sauce slightly thickens.
7. Add fried paneer and toss well to coat in sauce.
8. Cook for 1–2 minutes and turn off heat.