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Sweet and Sour Paneer

Cultural Context

Sweet and Sour Paneer is a popular dish in Indian cuisine, often served at celebrations and gatherings. It reflects the influence of Indo-Chinese cuisine, which blends Indian spices with Chinese cooking techniques. This dish is appreciated for its vibrant colors and balance of flavors, making it a favorite in both restaurants and home kitchens across India.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250 grams paneer
2 tablespoons oil
6-7 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon ajinomoto
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon corn flour
spring onion leaves for garnish
oil for deep frying

paneer

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💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and can mimic paneer's texture.

bell peppers

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Zucchini can add similar texture with fewer calories.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Canned peaches provide sweetness and acidity at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic seasoning.

1

Heat a wok on the gas stove and turn it on.

2

Add a little oil to the hot wok.

3

Use fresh malai paneer, which does not need deep frying; it can be used directly in the gravy.

4

Sauté the finely chopped garlic until it turns light golden and crispy.

5

Add tomato ketchup to the sautéed garlic.

6

Add salt, white pepper powder, ajinomoto, and sugar to the mixture.

7

Pour in a little water to help it boil.

8

Once it boils, mix corn flour with water in a bowl to create a slurry.

9

Add the corn flour slurry to the boiling mixture while stirring continuously to thicken it.

10

Let the paneer sit in the sauce for about 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.

11

Turn off the gas and add spring onion leaves for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

wok

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Paneer Sweet and SourSweet and Sour Cottage Cheese

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