Kung Pao Paneer
Kung Pao Paneer
Ingredients
- Desi Natural Paneer, cut into 1 inch cubes – 250 grams
- Cornflour – 1 tablespoon
- Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon
- Oil – 1 tablespoon to shallow fry
- Chopped garlic – 1.5 teaspoons
- Dried red chilies – 2
- Medium onion, thinly sliced – 1
- Three colored capsicums cut into triangles – 3/4 cup
- Red chili sauce – 1 tablespoon
- Salted peanuts – 1/4 cup
- Soy sauce – 1/2 tablespoon
- Cornflour slurry – 1 tablespoon
- Cornflour slurry – 1 tablespoon
- Black pepper powder to taste
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Step 1. Put paneer cubes in a bowl. Add cornflour, chilli powder, pepper powder and salt and mix well.
- Step 2. Heat some oil in a non-stick pan. Add paneer cubes and shallow-fry, turning sides, till golden brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
- Step 3. Add spring onions and mix well. Add fried paneer cubes and mix. Adjust salt, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Step 4. Add red chillies and onion, mix and sauté till onion turns translucent. Add three coloured capsicums, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Step 5. Add chilli sauce and mix well. Add peanuts, soy sauce and cornflour slurry, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 6. Add spring onions and mix well. Add fried paneer cubes and mix. Adjust salt, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Step 7. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.
- Step 8. Enjoy!
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