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An easy potted crab recipe makes a quick starter to serve at a dinner party. You can also make it ahead of time.

Potted crab

tbsp crème fraîche

tsp horseradish

spring onions, very finely chopped

½ tsp ground cayenne pepper

butter, melted

pink peppercorns

Lemon

sourdough bread

Mix the crabmeat, crème fraîche, horseradish, spring onions, cayenne and half the melted butter.

Spoon into 6 x 120ml ramekins, then pour over a thin layer of melted butter. Press a few pink peppercorns into the top of each.

Wrap the pots individually in baking paper, then cling film, then freeze for up to 1 month. (Or chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.)

Thaw in the fridge overnight until defrosted. Serve with lemon wedges and toasted sourdough.

Paneer Manchurian is a spicy, and delightful Indo-Chinese dish which is considered to be one of the   most delicious Indo-Chinese recipes.

Paneer Manchurian

For Paneer Manchurian

paneer

all-purpose flour (maida)

cornstarch

soy sauce

ginger garlic paste

red chili powder

water

For sauce

ginger, chopped

Garlic 2 tablespoons, chopped

green chili, chopped

spring onions, sliced (white + greens)

onion, diced & petals released

medium-sized bell pepper/capsicum, diced (you can use any color)

black pepper powder

chili sauce

tomato ketchup

Salt -

For serving

sesame seeds

spring onion greens, sliced

NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced

Place the paneer onto the cutting board, cut the paneer (Indian cottage cheese) into cubes, and keep them aside. Add maida (all-purpose) flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, and soy sauce to a bowl. TIP: Also, add salt if you like. The soy sauce I am using is very salty, so I didn't have to add salt. 

Add paneer cubes and mix well to coat. Also, add 3-4 tablespoons of water to make a semi-thick batter of flour mixture so that paneer cubes are coated well in the flour mixture. Tip: The batter should neither be too thick nor too thin to get a crisp outer layer. Keep the paneer cubes aside for 30 minutes to marinate. 

NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

Marinate paneer

Heat oil in a wide pan or kadai. Add the marinated, batter-coated paneer cubes to the pan and deep fry them over medium heat until they are lightly golden. Drain and transfer them to a kitchen-tissue-lined plate to remove excess oil. Keep them aside.

Fry Paneer

Add cornstarch and 2-3 tablespoons water to a small bowl. Mix well until combined. Corn starch slurry is ready. Set it aside till use.

Make cornflour slurry

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wide non-stick pan on medium heat. Once hot, add chopped ginger, chopped garlic, chopped green chili and sauté for 1 minute or until the ginger-garlic slightly changes color. Next, add 2 tablespoons of spring onions and sauté 30-40 seconds. After that, add onion petals, and bell pepper. Mix well and sauté for 2-3 minutes or till the onions are slightly fragrant. 

Add soy sauce, chili sauce, black pepper, and vinegar, mix and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomato ketchup and mix again. Tip: you can adjust the quantity of chili sauce and tomato ketchup to get the desired flavor. Add 1/4 cup spring onion greens and cook for a minute. 

Turn the heat to low. Mix the cornstarch slurry, and add it to the pan. Mix well and cook till the sauce thickens. TIP: To make paneer Manchurian gravy add 1 cup of more water or vegetable stock. At this point, taste and add salt to taste, if needed. Add the fried paneer cubes and toss well to combine. Cook for 1 minute on high heat. Paneer Manchurian is ready.

Make sauce 

Transfer Paneer Manchurian to a bowl. Garnish it with spring onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Serving

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