Chilli Garlic Paneer (British Indian Restaurant / BIR Style)

Serves 1

25 min

A spiced paneer curry with crispy fried cheese in a tomato-based sauce, aromatic with garlic, ginger and green chillies.

prepCut paneer into 2–3 cm cubes, coat in flour and salt, deep fry ~90 sec until crisp; drain
3 tablespoons / 45 ml vegetable oil	Heat oil, fry onion & pepper, 2 min	Add tomato & cabbage, stir 1 min	Add chillies & garlic paste, fry 30 sec	Add spices & salt, fry 2 min	Add tomato paste mixture, cook 2 min	Add curry base, reduce 1–2 min	Stir in paneer, heat through, garnish
1/2 brown or white onion, finely sliced
1/2 green pepper, finely sliced
handful white cabbage, finely sliced
1 tomato, cut into 8 pieces
2 green finger chillies, sliced
1 tablespoon garlic & ginger paste
1 teaspoon hot chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mix powder / curry powder
3 tablespoons tomato paste mixed with 9 tablespoons water
250 ml / 250 ml heated curry base
10–12 paneer cubes (fried)
fresh chopped coriander, for decoration

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