How to make Sweet and Sour (Indian Chinese) Vegetables with Paneer

Sweet and Sour Vegetables with Paneer is a delicious recipe that combines the sweet and sour flavor of Indian Chinese cooking with Indian Paneer.

Things You'll Need

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp jaggery (gur)
A large pinch ajinomoto salt
2 tbsp cornflour
100 grams paneer (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Oil as required
1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
1 large capsicum(cut into 1/2-inch wide strips)
2 medium carrots (cut into 2-inch sticks)
50 grams cabbage cut into 2-inch pieces
50 grams cauliflower cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh, or canned)
1/3 cup water
3 tbsp Soya sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

1

Combine orange, apple, and lemon juices, sugar and cornflour in a small bowl. Set aside. On a non-stick pan, shallow fry the paneer cubes in a little oil until golden brown, and set aside.

2

On a non-stick pan, shallow fry the paneer cubes in a little oil until golden brown, and set aside. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a large non stick pan over medium heat, add ginger garlic paste and a pinch of ajinomoto salt and fry for about 20 seconds. Now add the vegetables and stir fry for 3-4 minutes

3

Add water, Soya sauce, salt, pepper, and pineapple chunks, if fresh. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are slightly tender. Stir in fried paneer cubes and juice mixture. Stirring gently, cook until the sauce thickens, for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil, and serve immediately.