Tai Pai Paneer: Sweet & Spicy Indo-Chinese Fusion Starter Recipe!
Hey foodies! Today, we’re diving into the world of irresistible Tai Pai Paneer, a fusion dish that combines the best of Chinese and Indian tastes. Imagine crispy paneer cubes coated in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce – that’s what we’re cooking up today!
Video recipe:
Ingredients:
- Paneer – 200 gms
- Maida (All-Purpose Flour) – 2 tbsp
- Corn Flour – 3 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Oil (for frying)
- Garlic – 1 tbsp chopped
- Red Chillies – 2
- Red Chilli Paste – 1 tsp
- Soy Sauce – 1/2 tsp
- Vinegar – 1/2 tsp
- Tamarind Paste – 1 tsp
- Vegetable Stock -2 tbsp
- Onions – 1/2 sliced thinly
- Bell Peppers – red and yellow, thinly sliced
- Spring Onions – 2 tbsp chopped
- Tomato Sauce – 1-2 tbsp
- Sugar – 1 tsp
- Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
Cooking Steps:
- Batter Magic:
- Mix maida and cornflour, add salt, and make a thick slurry with water.
- Crispy Paneer :
- Heat oil in a wide pan
- Dip paneer cubes in the batter and fry them until golden and crisp.
- Saucy Goodness:
- Sauté garlic and red chillies, then add red chilli paste, soy sauce, vinegar, tamarind paste, and vegetable stock.
- Throw in onions, bell peppers, spring onions, and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry on high heat for 30 seconds.
- Tamarind paste is the secret here – don’t skip it!
- Flavor Fusion:
- Reduce the flame, add tomato sauce, sugar, and pepper powder.
- Adjust the sauce quantity to your liking.
- Paneer Bliss:
- Toss in the fried paneer until each piece is coated in the flavorful sauce.
- Final Touch:
- Serve the Tai Pai Paneer right away to keep that delightful crunch.
In every bite, Tai Pai Paneer brings together the best of Chinese and Indian flavors. It’s a treat for your taste buds and a celebration of our love for paneer. So, grab your ingredients and let’s make this delicious fusion dish together. Enjoy your meal!
