Chili Paneer

Simply flavorful and yummy Indo-Chinese entrée. This recipe calls for some heat, which adds the unique flavor to the recipe.

Ingredients: For Chilli Paneer [6 servings]

To make paneer batter:
Corn flour – 1.5 tbsp
Maida (All purpose flour) – 1/2 tbsp
Black pepper -1 pinch
Salt to taste
Oil for frying paneer-2 tbsp

For Chili Paneer:
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) – 1 lbs, cut into thick long strips
Sweet onion – 1 medium size, cut into squares
Capsicum (Green bell pepper) – 1 cup, cut into squares
Ginger- 1 tbsp minced
Garlic – 1 tbsp minced
Soy sauce- 1.5 tbsp
Hot and sour Sauce-1 tbsp
Maggi hot and sweet Sauce – 1 tbsp
Garlic chili sauce -1 tbsp
Sugar -1 tsp
Oil for stir frying -1 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method:

• Cut paneer into thick long strips. Keep aside.
• In a bowl take corn flour; add Maida, a pinch of black pepper and salt. Add water and make a runny batter.
• Heat 2 tbsp of oil in the pan. Cover the paneer cubes in the above batter and fry it. Towel-dry the fried paneer pieces and keep aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in the pan. Add minced ginger-garlic to it. Sauté for a minute. Add onions, bell pepper and fried paneer. Stir fry on high heat for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, Hot & sour sauce, Garlic chili sauce, Maggi hot and sweet sauce, sugar and salt. Keep stirring for couple of minutes.

Garnish:

Garnish Chili Paneer with cut spring onions and serve hot. Enjoy with hot steamed basmati rice or sticky rice.

Note: You can increase or decrease the amount of sauces according to your taste.