Crispy Sticky Paneer

Ingredients

• 250 g paneer, roughly broken into pieces
• 3 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp rice flour
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Garlic cloves, as shown
• Water, as required
• Oil, for deep frying
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp red chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp green chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Steps

1. Add cornflour, rice flour, salt, black pepper, and a little water to the paneer; coat the pieces well.
2. Deep fry until golden and crispy; set aside.
3. In a pan, add tomato sauce, red chilli sauce, green chilli sauce, soy sauce, and honey; mix well and cook for a minute. Add garlic chunks for extra flavour.
4. Add the crispy paneer and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
5. Finish with sesame seeds and fresh coriander; serve hot.

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Tips

• Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain well.
• Rest it covered, off the heat, for five minutes before you fluff.
• If the top is still firm, add a spoon of water and cover again. Don't stir yet.

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