Chilli Paneer

Indian Chinese cuisine or Desi Chinese cuisine is the adaptation of

Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to Indian tastes through a larger

offering of vegetarian dishes.The Indian Chinese cuisine is said to have

been developed by the small Chinese community that has lived in Kolkata

(formerly Calcutta) for over a century.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 12 mm. ( 1/2") thick strips
• oil for deep-frying
• For The Batter
• 1/4 cup cornflour
• 1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• pinch of baking powder
• salt to taste

Other Ingredients

• 1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
• 2 tsp garlic (lehsun) , chopped
• 2 tsp chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped spring onions
• 2 to 3 green chillies , cut into 25 mm. (1") pieces
• 1/4 cup capsicum , sliced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tsp oil
• salt to taste

For The Garnish

• 1/2 cup spring onion greens , chopped

Method

Combine all the ingredients for the batter in a bowl and make a smooth

batter by adding approximately ¼ cup of water.Coat the paneer pieces with

the batter and deep fry in hot oil over a high flame till the paneer is

golden brown.Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Heat the oil and add the ginger, garlic, celery, spring onion whites and green chillies and sauté over a high flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Add the capsicum and sauté for a few more seconds.
3. Add the soya sauce, sugar, cornflour paste and salt and allow it to come to a boil.
4. Toss in the fried paneer and mix well.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with the spring onion greens.