Chilli Paneer

Key Ingredients

List of Ingredients:

1 tbsp  –  Finely chopped Garlic

2 tbsp  –  Spring onion whites chopped

2 tbsp  –  Spring onion greens chopped

½ capsicum  –   Cut into cubes

1 medium onion  –  Cut into cubes (layers separated)

2 Green Chillies

1 tsp  –  Sugar

½ tsp  –  Kashmiri red Chilli powder

½ tsp  –  White Pepper powder

1 tsp  –  Corn Flour

½ cup  –  Water

1 tsp  –  Vinegar

1 tbsp  –  Soy Sauce

1-2 tbsp  –  Red Chilli sauce

For Batter:

200 gms  –  Paneer

¼ tsp  –  Kashmiri Chilli powder

3 tbsp  –  Corn Flour

¼ tsp  –  White Pepper powder

Salt to taste

Water as needed

4-5 tbsp  –  Oil for shallow frying

Steps to prepare Chilli Paneer:

1. In a bowl take paneer cubes and add red chilli powder, cornflour, white Pepper powder & salt. Mix it well so the paneer is coated well with everything.
2. Now in a pan, heat some oil and shallow fry the paneer till golden brown from all sides and keep it aside.
3. In another pan heat, some oil and add finely chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies and saute till the raw smell goes away. No need to brown them.
4. Add some spring onions, followed by onion cubes & Capsicum. Saute everything well, ensure the vegetables stay crisp and do not overcook.
5. Now add red chilli sauce, soya sauce, vinegar and some sugar.
6. Lastly, add some water and let everything come to a boil. Now add the shallow fried paneer and thicken the gravy by adding cornflour slurry as required. Toss everything together and switch off the heat.
7. Garnish the dish with spring onions greens and serve hot.