Paneer Chilly

• 200–250g paneer – cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• Salt – to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Oil – for frying
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion – sliced
• 1/2 cup green capsicum – sliced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper – sliced
• 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper – sliced
• Salt – to taste
• 2 tablespoons Aazol’s Spicy Red Chilli Chutney

For the Slurry:

• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 2 tablespoons water

Method:

1. Prep the Paneer:

In a bowl, mix paneer cubes with cornflour, salt and black pepper.

Set aside for a few minutes.

2. Fry the Paneer:

Heat oil in a pan.

Fry the coated paneer cubes until golden and crisp.

Remove and keep aside.

3. Cook the Base:

In another pan, heat a little oil.

Add garlic, ginger and green chillies. Sauté till aromatic.

4. Add the Vegetables:

Add sliced onion, green capsicum, red and yellow bell peppers.

Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes on high flame.

Sprinkle salt as needed and mix well.

5. Add Chutney:

Add Aazol’s Spicy Red Chilli Chutney and mix well into the vegetables.

6. Prepare and Add Slurry:

Mix cornflour with water to make a slurry.

Pour the slurry into the pan and stir to combine.

7. Add Paneer and Finish:

Add fried paneer cubes to the sauce.

Toss well so everything is coated evenly.

8. Serve:

Serve hot as a starter or pair with fried rice or noodles.