Chilly Paneer Pasta- Fusion Touch

Spice up mealtime with this Chilly Paneer Pasta recipe-a bold Indo-Italian fusion! Perfect for quick dinners, it's a must-try for spicy food lovers.

Chilly paneer pasta
Introduction:

This pasta is a take on  Indo Chinese dish that offers your pasta a fiery kick. Crispy paneer cubes are stir fried with colorful bell peppers and onions which are tossed in a tangy, highly spiced sauce that’s loaded with garlic, ginger, and chili sauce.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta:250g (penne or fusilli)
  • Paneer:200g, reduce into cubes
  • Cornstarch :1 tbsp (for mild coating)
  • Oil:2–3 tbsp
  • Onion:1 massive, thinly sliced
  • Bell Peppers:1 pink and 1 green, julienned
  • Garlic:3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger:1inch piece, minced
  • Green Chilies:1, finely chopped
  • Sauces:
    • Chili Garlic Sauce: 1–2 tsp
    • Tomato Ketchup: 2 tbsp
    • Soy Sauce: 1 tbsp
    • Vinegar: 1 tsp
  • Sugar: A pinch 
  • Salt:To flavor
  • Garnish: Spring onions 

Directions:

  1. Preparing  the Paneer:  
    • Firstly Toss paneer cubes gently in cornstarch. In a heated pan ,heat 1 tbsp. oil, fry the paneer until golden on all aspects. 
    • Remove and set apart.
  2. Sauté Aromatics:  
    • Take another pan, add remaining oil and sauté garlic, ginger, and green chilies .
    •  Add sliced onions and bell peppers; stir fry all together.
  3. Making the Sauce:  
    • Now ,in the same pan put  chili sauce, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar to make sauce for the pasta..
    •  Let the sauce cook for a minute before adding the cooked pasta.
  4. Combine & Finish:  
    • Toss in the fried paneer and pasta, mixing thoroughly in order that each bite is nicely coated.
    •  Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds earlier than serving.

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