If there is one other cuisine that we Indians like apart from our very own desi food - it has to be Chinese. Of course like any other non Indian dish we like to add in our own twist of masalas and make it more appetising for our palettes which only keeps asking for more!! And this recipe isn't any different. Warning - this is spicy and handle your palette with care. After all its Chilli Paneer. Goes great as a starter finger food for your parties or pair it with a chilled drink of your choice
Follow this easy recipe to make restaurant style Chilli garlic paneer from the comfort of your very own kitchen -
In a wok fry onions until they are golden brown and the raw smell disappears. Next add in the finely chopped garlic and tomato. Cook till the oil comes up. Add the ground red chilli paste and cook till the consistency becomes thick
In a bowl, add in the paneer cubes, dry spice powders, a pinch of salt, Maida and cornflour.
Add in some water and coat the paneer cubes with the Maida- spice mixture. Let it marinate for 15-20mins
In a wok heat adequate oil to fry the paneer cubes,Ensure that the flame is medium high and you drop one cube at a time, to avoid it from sticking to each other
Fry the cubes until golden brown and soak them on a tissue to remove excess oil
In a different wok, add 3 tbsp oil and the slit green chillies
Next add the pre- cooked Chilli garlic sauce
Add in tomato ketchup, Red chilli sauce and stir
Finally add in soy sauce, salt and stir to marry all the ingredients. Check for spice levels basis your preference
Add the deep fried paneer cubes and stir to coat them. Cook for 3-5 mins. Avoid over stirring else the paneer will crumble.
Garnish with coriander leaves
Restaurant style Chilli Garlic Paneer is ready to be served
Do try out this easy Chinese recipe and post your feedback in the comments section.