Chilli Paneer

Ingredienser

Paneer & Batter

1 block paneer (225g), cut into cubes

2 tbsp plain flour

1 tbsp cornflour

Splash of water to make a thick batter

Veggies & Aromatics

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 pointy red pepper, diced

1 bunch spring onions (half for cooking, half for garnish)

1 dried red chilli

4-5 big garlic cloves, chopped

2-inch piece ginger, chopped

Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Sauce (mix in a bowl)

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 ½ tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste- i use cholula’s original hot sauce which i feel is the true magic ingredient in this)

1 tbsp ketchup

Tweak ratios as per your taste, it’s a trial and error process, add more or less of what suits you best.

Cornflour Slurry

1 tbsp cornflour + splash of water

Vejledning

Mix plain flour + cornflour with water to make a thick batter. Coat paneer and shallow fry until golden and crispy. Set aside.

Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped ginger, garlic, dried red chilli, and half the spring onions. Sauté on medium-high heat until fragrant.

Add veggies and cook- not too much but just enough so they retain their crunch.

Pour in your pre-mixed sauce. Stir and cook briefly.

Add cornflour slurry and cook until sauce slightly thickens.

Add fried paneer. Toss to coat evenly.

Garnish with remaining spring onions + sesame seeds.

Best served with sticky rice or jasmine rice.

No salt needed, soy sauce has enough!