Chilli Paneer: A Classic Indian Vegetarian Dish

Ingredients

25 - 30 mins 2 servings

1. 5-7 Paneer Cubes

2. 1 and 1/2 tsp Maida

3. 1 and 1/2 tsp corn flour (optional)

4. 5 to 7 Capsicum cubes

5. 10 to 12 Onion cubes

6. 6 to 7 Garlic cloves, finely chopped

7. 1 Small Onion, finely chopped

8. 1 to 2 tbsp Soy sauce

9. 1 to 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup

10. as per taste Salt

11. As required Black pepper

12. 1 and 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder

13. As required Chilli flakes

14. As required Oregano

15. As required Water

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, add maida, corn flour, red chilli powder, salt, black pepper powder, paneer cubes, 2-4 tbsp of water and mix. Heat some oil in a pan on medium flame. Shallow fry these marinated paneer on medium low flame. Flip them when they turn golden in color. Once done, transfer these to plate.

Step 2

Heat some oil in pan on medium low flame. Add onion cubes, chopped onions, garlic, capsicum, chilli flakes, salt, red chilli powder, black pepper and mix.

Step 3

Stir and then add tomato ketchup, soy sauce, oregano, 1 tsp corn flour + 2 tsp water and mix. Let it cook for few seconds on low flame and stir.

Step 4

Add cooked paneer cubes to this sauce. Add half tsp of sugar and mix well. Turn off the flame.

Step 5

Serve hot chilli paneer with fried rice. Enjoy! 🥰