Cooking Time

15-18 mins

Preparation Time

40 mins

Total Time

55 mins

Ingredients

Serves 4

150g paneer cut into big cubes.

1 big capsicum cut into 1" cubes.

1 small red onion-cut into 4 pieces and layers separated.

1 spring onion; whites and greens chopped separately.

For marination:

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste.

1 tbsp red chili sauce.

Salt and pepper to taste.

For coating paneer:

3–4 tbsp corn flour.

For gravy:

1–2 green chillies finely chopped.

½ tsp ginger chopped.

1 tsp garlic chopped.

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste.

3 tbsp tomato ketchup.

2 tbsp red chili sauce.

2 tsp vinegar.

2 tsp soya sauce.

1 cup water.

1 tbsp olive oil.

Salt and pepper to taste.

1½ tbsp corn flour dissolved in ¼ cup water.

Sugar to taste.

Recipe Instructions

Prepare the Paneer

Slit the paneer pieces such that they are attached at one end.

Marinate & Coat the Paneer

Mix all the ingredients for the marinade together. Thoroughly apply the marinade to the paneer pieces and roll the paneer in dry corn flour such that it coats the paneer.

Air Fry the Paneer

Pre-heat Air Fryer for 5 minutes. Arrange the marinated paneer pieces in the fry basket and close it properly. Keep Air Fryer at 180°C for 15–18 minutes.

Prepare the Gravy

For the gravy, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a kadhai. Add garlic, green chillies and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute. Add red onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add the whites of onions and sauté for 1–2 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste and capsicum, stir-fry and cook till slightly softened. Add salt, pepper, sugar and reduce the flame.

Add the Sauce & Finish the Dish

Add the sauce mixture and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add water and let it boil. Now add the corn flour dissolved in water. Cook for a few minutes till a thick gravy is formed. Add paneer and green onions. Cook for a few seconds till the sauce coats the paneer. Serve hot.