Paneer Angara Recipe
Paneer Angara! Paneer cubes are cooked in a rich and fiery tomato gravy, bursting with bold spices. This flavorful dish offers a delightful contrast between the soft texture of paneer and the heat of the sauce. Perfect with rice or roti!
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Servings: 3 People
Equipment
- 1 Medium to large size Frying Pan or Wok
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Knife and Chopping Board
- 1 Medium to large size Mixing Bowl
- 1 Stainer
- Paper Towels
- 1 Set of Measuring Spoons/Cups
- 2 Cups Cooking Oil for frying
- 2 Plates or Serving Dishes
Ingredients
Ingredients (Serves 2-3):
- 200 Grams Paneer (cubed)
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour (Maida)
- 1/2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tbsp Black Pepper Powder
- Salt to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Chilli Paneer Gravy:
- 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 Medium Onion (Chopped)
- 1 Green Chilli (Slit) - (Optional for more heat)
- 1 Bell pepper (chopped) (optional)
- 1 Medium Tomato (Chopped)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1/4 tbsp Garam Masala
- 1/4 Cup Water (or more for desired gravy consistency)
- 1 tbsp Spring Onions (Chopped, for Garnish)
- Fresh Coriander Leaves (Chopped, for Garnish)
Instructions
Marinate the Paneer:
- In a bowl, combine cubed paneer, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, red chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.
Heat Oil for Frying
- Heat enough oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Double Coat the Paneer
- While the oil heats, prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Dip each marinated paneer cube in the cornstarch slurry, then coat it evenly in the spiced flour mixture.
Fry the Paneer
- Carefully add the coated paneer cubes to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried paneer using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Make the Chilli Paneer Gravy
- In the same wok (with a little extra oil if needed), heat ginger-garlic paste for a few seconds. Add the chopped onion and green chili (if using), and saute until the onions become translucent
Add Vegetables
- (Optional) If using bell pepper, add it now and cook for another minute
Spice it Up
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened and mushy. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Cook for a minute, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
Adjust Consistency
- Add water, a little at a time, to achieve your desired gravy consistency. Season with salt to taste.
Bring it Together
- Gently fold in the fried paneer cubes and heat them through for a minute.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish your Chilli Paneer with chopped spring onions and fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with fried rice, noodles, or roti.