Healthy Paneer 65 (or Tofu)

Paneer

• 400 g low-fat paneer, cubed
• 60 g (3 tbsp) Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4-1 tsp salt to taste
• 25 g rice flour
• 20 g cornstarch
• 2-3 tbsp water as needed
• Avocado oil spray

Tadka

• 1 tsp avocado oil
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1-2 green chillies, sliced
• Handful curry leaves
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 2-3 tbsp water
• A little reserved marinade

Method

1. Mix yogurt, ginger-garlic, spices, flours and enough water for a thick coating. Reserve a little mixture before adding paneer.
2. Coat paneer with remaining mixture. Spray lightly and air-fry in one layer at 390°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
3. Heat tadka oil; sauté garlic, chillies and curry leaves. Add ketchup, reserved mixture and water; cook until glossy and slightly thick.
4. Toss crispy paneer briefly in sauce.