Ingredients:
Paneer-200 g
Oil-2 tbsp + 1 tbsp
Corn flour-2 tsp + 1.5 tbsp
Water-5 cups
Capsicum-1 small
Salt-to taste
Pepper-to taste
Soy sauce-1 tbsp
Vinegar-1 tbsp
Red chilly powder-1 tsp
Spring onions-3
Garlic-3 cloves
Sugar-2 tsp
Method:
1. Cut paneer into 1 inch pieces. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1.5 tsp corn flour, 1 tsp water and mix well.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and add paneer pieces. Shallow fry them till both sides get brown. You can also deep fry paneer at this step. Keep them aside.
3. In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil, cook white part of spring onion and garlic till translucent.
4. Add capsicum and cook till soft and crispy.
5. Add salt, pepper, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, chilly sauce and mix well.
6. In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup of water and 2 tbsp corn flour. Mix and make sure there are no lumps.
7. Transfer corn flour mix to the pan and add 4-5 cups of water.
8. Cook till it comes to boil. If the sauce is not thick, add more corn flour water. If the sauce is thick add more water. Remember that sauce thickens as it cools down.
9. Adjust for spices and sauces.
10. Add paneer pieces and cook for couple more minutes.
11. Turn off the stove and garnish with green spring onions. Serve with fried rice or noodles. Enjoy!