Chilli Paneer

INGREDIENTS

600g paneer, cut into 2cm cubes
¾ cup plain flour
¾ cup water
Salt to taste
½ tsp Supreme Coarse Black Pepper
½ tsp Supreme Garlic Powder
½ tsp Supreme Onion Powder
Oil for deep frying paneer
1 cup mixed bell peppers, chopped the same size as paneer
½ cup red onions, chopped the same size as paneer

Sauce:
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp chilli sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vinegar
¼ cup oil
1 tsp Supreme Garlic Paste
2 tsp Supreme Chilli Flakes

Garnish:
Sliced spring onions

METHOD

In a bowl add oil, garlic paste, ketchup, soy sauce, chilli sauce, vinegar, sugar and chilli flakes. Mix well and set aside. 

In a large bowl, add flour, water, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and water. Whisk until well combined. Add paneer and mix gently so that each cube is evenly coated in the batter .Heat oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, gently add paneer and fry (in batches) until golden all over. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.  

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sauce and saute for 2 minutes. Then add red onion and peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the veggies soften slightly and the sauce thickens. Check for seasoning then add fried paneer and coat well in the sauce. Once the paneer has heated through, remove from heat, garnish with sliced spring onions and serve immediately.