Paneer – 250g (cubed)

Cornflour – 3 tbsp

All-purpose flour (maida) – 2 tbsp

Salt – to taste

Black pepper – ½ tsp

Water – as needed

Oil – for deep frying or shallow frying

For the Sauce:

Oil – 2 tbsp

Garlic – 1 tbsp (finely chopped)

Ginger – 1 tsp (finely chopped)

Green chilies – 2 (slit or chopped)

Onion – 1 (cubed)

Capsicum – 1 (cubed, red/green)

Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

Green chili sauce – 1 tbsp

Tomato ketchup – 1½ tbsp

Vinegar – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Pepper – ½ tsp

Spring onion greens – for garnish

Optional for Gravy Version:

Water – 1 cup

Cornflour slurry – 1 tbsp cornflour mixed in 2 tbsp water

In a bowl, mix cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, and water to form a thick batter.

Dip paneer cubes in the batter and coat well.

Fry the paneer cubes until golden and crispy. Set aside on paper towels.

Heat oil in a wok or pan. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

Add cubed onions and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for 1–2 minutes (keep them crunchy).

Add soy sauce, green chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Mix well and cook for another minute.

Step 3: Combine

Add the fried paneer directly to the sauce.

Toss on high flame until paneer is well coated.

Garnish with spring onion greens. Serve hot.

Calories: 340 kcal

Total Fat: 22 g

Saturated Fat: 9 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 30 mg

Sodium: 900 mg

Total Carbohydrates: 21 g

Dietary Fiber: 2 g

Sugars: 5 g

Protein: 14 g

Calcium: 280 mg

Iron: 1.5 mg