Chilli Paneer Dry Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Serves: 2

Ingredients Paneer(cubed) 200 gms / 1 & 1/2 cup

Capsicum 1 no.

Onion 1 no.

Green chilli 4-5 nos.

Soy sauce 1-2 tsp

Chilli sauce/tomato sauce 1 tblsp

Lemon juice 1 2 tsp

Pepper powder(black) 1/2 tsp

Garlic flakes 5-6 nos.

Ajinomoto (optional) 1/4 tsp

Chopped coriander 4-5 tblsp

Salt as needed(1/4-1/2 tsp)

Batter for frying Paneer cubes:

Oil As needed for deep frying

Maida/all purpose flour 1 & 1/2 tblsp

Corn flour 1 & 1/2 tblsp

Cooking soda a small pinch

Salt As needed (1/2 tsp)

Method 1. Make a thick batter of maida and corn flour with salt,the batter consistency should be enough to coat the

paneer smoothly.Deep fry the paneer cubes by dipping them in this batter ,drain in paper towel.

2. Cube the onion,capsicum,slit the green chillies and crush the garlic flakes roughly.Heat a wide pan with 2 tsp oil and add the crushed garlic,green chillies,give a fry.Add the onion and fry till transparent.

3. And then add the capsicum. Give a stir in high flame.Reduce flame and add the sauces,pepper salt and mix well. 4. Add the deep fried paneer cubes and mix in the lemon juice and mix well until everything blends evenly.Lastly add the coriander leaves and transfer to the serving dish.