SAACOOR Sichuan Paneer

If you want a recipe that feels like restaurant food but is easy enough to make at home, this Sichuan paneer is a winner. It is spicy, glossy, and packed with flavor. It works beautifully as a starter or as a side dish with fried rice or noodles.

Ingredients

250 grams paneer, cubed
2 tablespoons cornflour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Water as needed
Oil for shallow frying

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1 small onion, cubed
1 small capsicum, cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons SAACOOR Sichuan Sauce
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon red chilli flakes (optional)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cornflour mixed in 2 tablespoons water
Spring onion greens for garnish

Method

Prepare a light coating batter using cornflour, flour, salt, pepper, and a little water. Coat paneer cubes and shallow fry until light golden. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic and ginger, then add onion and capsicum. Cook on high flame for 1–2 minutes. Add SAACOOR Sichuan Sauce, ketchup, soy, vinegar, and chilli flakes. Mix well. Add water and simmer. Add cornflour slurry to thicken. Add paneer and toss gently. Cook for 1 minute and garnish with spring onion greens.