Prep
15m
Cook
15m
Servings
3
medium
Ingredients
20Crispy paneer
Sauce
Steps
6- 01
Whisk the cornflour, flour, chilli powder, salt and water into a thick batter. Toss the paneer in it until every cube is coated.
- 02
Shallow-fry the paneer in hot oil, turning, until crisp and golden on all sides. Drain on paper.
⏱ 6 min
- 03
In a wok over high heat, fry the garlic, ginger and green chillies for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add the onion and capsicum and stir-fry on high heat so they stay crunchy.
⏱ 2 min
- 05
Add the soy sauce, chilli sauce, ketchup, vinegar and sugar. Pour in the cornflour slurry and stir until glossy and thick.
- 06
Toss in the crispy paneer, coat quickly, and finish with spring onion greens. Serve immediately, before it softens.
tips
- →Pat the paneer completely dry before battering; wet paneer won't crisp.
- →For a gravy version, double the sauce and add 1 cup of water with the slurry.
- →Air fryer option: 200°C for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.
