Paneer Chilli

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into Cubes
• oil for deep-frying

For The Batter

• 1/4 cup cornflour
• 1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• pinch of baking powder
• salt to taste

Other Ingredients

• 1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
• 2 tsp garlic (lehsun) , chopped
• 2 tsp chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped spring onions
• 2 to 3 green chillies , cut into sliced
• 1/4 cup capsicum , sliced
• 1/4 cup Onions , sliced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tsp oil
• salt to taste
• For The Garnish
• 1/2 cup spring onion greens , chopped

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients for the batter in a bowl and make a smooth batter by adding approx. ¼ cup of water.
2. Coat the paneer pieces with the batter and deep fry in hot oil over a high flame till the paneer is golden brown.
3. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
4. Heat the oil and add the ginger, garlic, celery, onion and green chillies and sauté over a high flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add the capsicum and sauté for a few more seconds.
6. Add the soya sauce, sugar, cornflour paste and salt, spring onion and allow it to come to a boil.
7. Toss in the fried paneer and mix well.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with the spring onion greens.