Dry Chilli Paneer

Ingredients

400 gms of paneer, diced into cubes
2 tbsp chopped spring onion
Oil to fry

For the batter

31/2 tbsp all purpose flour
31/2 tbsp corn flour
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
salt to taste
water as required

For the sauce

2 large onions, diced into cubes
1 capsicum, diced into cubes
8 green chillies, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato sauce
3 tbsp tomato chilli sauce
2 tbsp soya sauce
salt to taste
3 tbsp oil (You can re-use the oil that was used for frying the paneer)

Preparation

1. Make a smooth and thick paste using all the ingredients mentioned in the "for the batter" section.

2. To this batter add the paneer cubes and mix well so that all of them are well coated with the batter. Keep aside for 10 minutes.

3. Heat oil in a kadai. Put the battered paneer cubes in it and fry till golden brown. Drain on paper towel and keep aside.

4. Heat oil in wide pan and add onions to it. Saute in high flame for 1 minute.

5. Add the diced capsicum, chopped garlic and green chilly along with salt to this and saute for another 3 to 4 minutes in medium flame.

6. Now add the tomato  sauce, tomato chilli sauce and soy sauce and mix well. Adjust the salt at this stage and cook for 2 minute in low heat. Stir in between.

7. To this add the fried paneer cubes and mix well. Make sure all the cubes are well coated with the sauce. Turn off the heat after 2-3 minutes.

8. Now add the chopped spring onion to this and mix well. Chilli paneer is ready to serve.

Serve hot!!