Kerala Style Chilli Paneer
A traditional preparation from Kerala that balances flavour, texture, and aroma in the way that only home cooking can. No two households make it exactly the same, and that is the point.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1 Pack Paneer cubes
- 2 nos Onion
- 1/2 tsp Ginger / Garlic paste
- 2 nos Tomato
- 4 nos Green chilli
- 1/ 4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
- 2 tsp Soya sauce
- 1 tsp Chilli sauce
- 3 tsp Tomato sauce
- Of sugar, a pinch
- Coriander leaves
- Salt, as needed
- 4 tbsp Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Boil the paneer cubes just for three minutes and strain it.
Step 2
Warm the oil in a pan, put paneer cubes and just fry for a minute,take it out and set aside.
Step 3
Add chopped onion, ginger / garlic paste, turmeric, chilli powder into the same pan and cook it, stirring well.
Step 4
Add the chopped tomato,fried paneer, green chillies and all the sauces, mix it well.
Step 5
Mix 1tsp of cornflour with little water and pour this into the paneer mixture. Add a pinch of sugar and salt to taste. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Step 6
Kerala Style Chilli Paneer is ready to serve. It goes well with naan, chapathi or appam.
Tip
Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking. Flavours settle and meld during this time, and the texture often improves.
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