Paneer Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• Corn flour/corn starch: 1/2 cup

• Salt: 2.5 tsp

• Ajinomoto: 1/3 tsp

• Garlic powder: 1 tbsp

• Paneer (cubed): 350 to 400 gms

• Cooking oil: as preferred

• Cooked rice (70-80% done): 2 cups

• Spring onions (scallions): 3 to 4

• Garlic cloves: 6 to 7 (finely chopped)

• Ginger: 1 tbsp (finely chopped)

• Black pepper powder: 1 tsp

• Tomato ketchup: 1 tbsp

• Soy sauce: 2 tbsp

• Chilli garlic sauce: 1 tbsp

• Green chillies: 3 (slit)

• Green bell pepper: 1/2 (chopped)

• Orange bell pepper: 1/2 (chopped)

• Carrots: 1 medium-sized (chopped)

• Cabbage: 1/4 (chopped)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix corn flour, salt, ajinomoto, garlic powder, and water to create a smooth paste.

2. Add sliced paneer to the paste, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let it marinate.

3. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan. Fry the coated paneer until golden brown. Set aside.

4. In a wok or pan, heat some more cooking oil. Sauté chopped spring onions, garlic, and ginger for 1-2 seconds.

5. Add green chillies, stirring for another 1-2 seconds.

6. Mix in chilli garlic paste and tomato ketchup.

7. Add green and orange bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

8. Incorporate chopped cabbage, cooking for about 1 minute.

9. Add the fried paneer and a pinch of salt. Stir for 20-30 seconds.

10. Gently fold in the 70% cooked rice, mixing well. Continue stirring for 2 minutes.

11. Finally, add soy sauce and black pepper powder, stirring for an additional 2-3 minutes.

12. Turn off the stove and transfer the fried rice to a serving bowl.

Serve hot and enjoy as a delightful lunch or dinner!