Cut 600 gm paneer into big cubes and transfer in a small mixing bowl. Add ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper powder. Mix well and keep aside.
In another mixing bowl, add 5 tbsp maida, 5 tbsp corn flour, ½ tsp salt and ¼ cup water. Whisk everything well together to make smooth and lump free batter. Don’t make batter too thick or thin.
Add paneer pieces in a batter and coat them well from all sides.
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a kadai. Add paneer in a kadai to fry them. Keep turning the sides of paneer and fry till they turn golden brown in color.
In small bowl, add 4 tbsp tomato ketchup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp red chilli sauce and 1½ tbsp vinegar. Mix well together. Next, add 3 tbsp honey and ½ tbsp black pepper powder, mix well.
In a pan, heat 3 tbsp oil on a medium high heat. Add 2 tsp chopped garlic and 1 tsp chopped ginger. Saute for 1 minute.
Next, add 1 tsp black pepper powder, 1 cup diced onions,1/2 cup chopped spring onion whites and 1 cup diced capsicum. Mix well and fry for 2 min on medium high heat.
Add prepared sauce and paneer cubes. Mix everything well. Cook for 3-4 min on medium high heat. Add chopped spring onion greens and give a good mix.
Serve hot chilli paneer with hakka noodles or fried rice.
