Butter Garlic Paneer

Ingredients

• Paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 cup cornflour
• Butter, as shown
• Garlic, chopped
• Onion, chopped (optional)
• Chilli flakes, to taste
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Chilli powder, to taste
• Water, as shown
• Cornflour slurry, as shown
• Spring onions & red chillies, for garnish

Steps

1. Mix cornflour, salt, black pepper, chilli powder and water into a smooth batter; coat the paneer cubes.
2. Shallow-fry the paneer until golden and crispy.
3. In another pan, melt the butter and sauté the chopped garlic for 2 minutes.
4. Add the chopped onion (optional) and cook 2 more minutes; sprinkle in chilli flakes and mix well.
5. Add water and a little cornflour slurry to thicken the sauce.
6. Toss in the crispy paneer, season with salt and black pepper, and mix until every piece is coated in the buttery garlic sauce.
7. Garnish with spring onions and fresh red chillies; serve hot.

The reel

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Tips

• Sear paneer until the edges color, then take it out. It turns rubbery if it sits.
• Add it back at the end so it warms through without boiling.
• If a batch crumbles, soak the next block in hot water for five minutes.

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