Chilli Paneer Dry

The traditionally non-vegetarian dish viz. Chilli chicken is modified for vegetarians. This melt in the mouth starter flavoured with all the ethnic chinese flavours is an all time favourite that is really easy to prepare. Serve it as a starter or even as accompaniment for your main meal. Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 12 mm. ( 1/2") thick strips oil for deep-frying For The Batter 1/4 cup cornflour 1/4 cup plain flour (maida) 1 tsp soy sauce pinch of baking powder salt to taste Other Ingredients 1 tsp grated ginger (adrak) 2 tsp garlic (lehsun) , chopped 2 tsp chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped spring onions 2 to 3 green chillies , cut into 25 mm. (1") pieces 1/4 cup capsicum , sliced 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 3 tab...