Chilli Paneer Quesadilla Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chilli Paneer Quesadilla Recipe, we will first make the filling for this quesadillas

Step 2: *For the Chilli Paneer filling To begin making the filling for the Chilli Paneer Quesadilla, we will first make the base sauce by mixing corn flour with 1/4 cup of water

Step 3: in a mixing bowl

Step 4: To this stir in the soya sauce, ketchup, chilli sauce and salt and mix well

Step 5: Heat oil in a wok  on high heat; add garlic, ginger, green chillies, spring onions and stir fry for about 30 seconds

Step 6: Add in the capsicum on medium heat

Step 7: Once the capsicum is tender, stir in the corn flour mixture to the wok and cook for a few minutes until the chilli sauce thickens

Step 8: At this stage, add the paneer cubes, turn the heat to high and continue to cook for a few minutes until well combined with the sauce

Step 9: Check the salt to taste and adjust accordingly

Step 10: Garnish with spring onion leaves, transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool

Step 11: *To assemble the Chilli Paneer Quesadilla You can either use store bought tortillas or make them at home

Step 12: You can choose to either make Corn Tortillas by following the Homemade Corn Tortilla Recipe or make whole wheat tortillas by following Homemade Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas RecipeThese tortillas can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container

Step 13: Heat a skillet on medium-low flame, lightly heat up the tortillas for about 10-15 seconds on each side

Step 14: Place the tortillas on a flat surface like that of a working counter or a chopping board, place the Chilli Paneer filling on one half side of the tortillas, place grated cheese over it and fold it to get a semi circular filled quesadilla

Step 15: Return these Chilli Paneer Quesadilla to the skillet on medium-low flame, smear some softened butter on the top and grill the quesadillas on both sides over medium heat until crisp and golden

Step 16: Once done, remove from the pan, place it on a cutting board and cut the quesadillas into 3 quarters/ triangles and serve hot

Step 17: Serve Chilli Paneer Quesadilla Recipe as a main along with a Red Wine Sangria Cocktail , followed by a dessert of Lemon Custard Tart Recipe