Chili Paneer

• 200 grams paneer, cubed
• 2 cups red & green bell pepper, roughly cubed
• 1/2 cup onions, chopped to ~ 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup Shiitake mushrooms, chopped into strips
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 2 dry red chilies, chopped finely or 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon corn starch
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2-3 teaspoons oil (vegetable or olive)
• 2-3 drops sesame oil, optional
• 1 pinch black pepper, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

1. On a (preferably) cast iron pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil + 2-3 drops of sesame oil. Add a pinch of ground black pepper. Fry paneer cubes on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. In a skillet or saute pan, heat oil. Add onions, and saute for 2-3 minutes on low-medium heat until the onions start turning soft.
3. Add ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes. Saute for a couple of minutes until the ginger and garlic are just golden.
4. Now add the chopped bell peppers, mix well, and cook covered for about a minute. Then add the paneer cubes, mushrooms, warm water, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Cover and cook further for 2-3 minutes to a desired crunchiness or softness of the bell peppers.
5. Turn the heat to a minimum. Lastly, dissolve the corn starch in about 1-2 tablespoons of water and add to the above mixture. Mix everything thoroughly. The mixture thickens to a shiny, tangy "sauce".
6. Sprinkle black pepper powder if desired. Enjoy hot with rice!

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/77489-chili-paneer (may not work)