Chilli Paneer By Jolu
by JOLU

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Chilli paneer is a popular chinese style cooked paneer recipe. The paneer cubes are sauteed with capsicum, onions and tomatoes and then simmered in a hot and sour chilli sauce. Enjoy with rice or noodles or simply as a starter.

Chilli Paneer By Jolu recipe - How to make Chilli Paneer By Jolu

150 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp sliced ginger (adrak)
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup chopped capsicum
1 1/2 tbsp cornflour
1 1/2 tsp plain flour (maida)
salt to taste
1 tsp vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp chilli sauce
2 tsp tomato ketchup
2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 tsp sugar
oil for frying

Method

Combine flour, cornflour and 1/2 tsp of salt, add enough water and mix well to make a thin paste. Keep aside.
Cut paneer into small square pieces.
Heat the oil in a kadhai, dip them in the paste and deep fry till they turn golden brown and crisp from all the sides.
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in kadhai, add the ginger, garlic and onions and saute for 2 minutes/
Add all vegetables, salt, sugar, black pepper, chilli sauce, tomato sauce, soya sauce, vinegar and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook for a minute.
Add the fried paneer, mix well and serve hot.