Sweet And Sour Paneer Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Add paneer cubes and marinate for 15 minutes.
• STEP 2.Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated paneer cubes until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• STEP 3.In the same pan, add chopped onions, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks. Stir-fry for a few minutes until they are slightly cooked.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, mix together tomato ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Add this mixture to the pan and cook until the sauce thickens.
• STEP 5.Add the fried paneer cubes back to the pan and mix well with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the paneer is heated through.
• STEP 6.Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to fry the paneer cubes until they are golden brown for a crispy texture.
• You can adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce according to your taste by adding more or less sugar and vinegar.
• For a spicier version, you can add some chopped green chilies or red chili flakes.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover sweet and sour paneer can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the paneer in a pan or microwave before serving.
• Serve the sweet and sour paneer as a main dish with steamed rice or as a side dish with naan bread.