Chili Paneer – Hot and Sour Stir Fried Cottage Cheese

Indian cuisine is full of dishes that are a result of fusion with other cuisines. This delicious dish is an Indian adaptation of a Chinese recipe. Chili ​paneer is really easy to cook so is a great recipe for beginner Indian cooks to try. It makes for a terrific snack – I often add it to the appetizer menu when I am hosting a party and its hot, tangy flavors ensure that everyone loves it.

Ingredients

• 500 gms paneer(cut into 2-inch cubes)
• 3 tbsp vegetable cooking oil
• 2 large onions (sliced thinly)
• 5 to 6 cloves of garlic (chopped very fine)
• 1 medium bunch spring onion (chopped coarsely)
• 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp green/ red chili sauce
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 chicken stock cube
• 1 large or 2 medium-sized green bell peppers/ capsicum pith seeds removed (discard) and cut into 2-inch square pieces

Steps to Make It

• Gather the ingredients.
• Add the onion, garlic and spring onion (keep a little – 2 tbsps – aside for garnish later). Fry till soft.
• Add all the sauces, vinegar and the chicken stock cube and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Now add the paneer and green bell peppers. Mix well and check for salt. Season if required. Cook for 1 more minute.
• This dish should have almost no gravy – just a coating sauce. If it is too dry, add 1/4 cup of water and mix well.
• Turn off the heat and spoon the chili paneer onto a serving platter.
• Garnish with some chopped spring onion and serve with toothpicks so everyone can help themselves.