Take a bowl and make a solution using salt and sugar.

Next, cut the paneer into cubes and then immerse them in the prepared solution. This makes the paneer very soft and flavorful.

Keep the paneer in it for about 20 minutes.

While the paneer is resting, make the batter for the paneer.

Take a large mixing bowl and add the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, red chili powder, black pepper powder, and salt to taste.

Mix all the dry ingredients nicely.

Next, add water in small quantities and whisk. We need the batter to be semi-thick.

Now, add the soy sauce (if using).

Mix everything in and keep aside.

When the paneer has rested well, take it out of the solution and pat it dry using kitchen tissues.

Next, put them into the batter and coat them well. Keep aside.

Now, take a kadhai or a deep-frying pan and add oil.

Let it heat until it smokes a little.

Take one coated paneer at a time and gently lower it into the hot oil. Keep the flame on medium.

Fry them from all sides until golden in color. Do this in batches.

When they are fried, take them out of the oil and place them on a plate covered with kitchen tissues. This will soak the excess oil.

Finely chop the ginger and garlic.

Next, wash all the veggies. Peel the onion and cut them into cutes.

Cut the green and red bell peppers into cubes.

Chop the spring onions and the green chilis (at an angle) and keep them aside.

Take another cooking pan and add oil.

Let the oil heat. Then put the finely chopped ginger and garlic.

Sauté them for about half a minute and then add the onions, chopped green chilis, and bell peppers.

Stir them all for a minute. Add 1 tbsp spring onions to it.

Sauté them for 1 more minute. We don’t want to overcook the veggies or else they will get mushy.

While the veggies are getting fried, take a medium-sized bowl and put in the tomato ketchup, soy sauce, red chili sauce, green chili sauce, Kashmiri red chili powder, vinegar, corn starch, and water (½ cup).

Mix all these into a slurry and pour them into the kadhai or pan.

Combine all the ingredients. Add another 1 cup of water (you can add more or less if needed).

Add salt and sugar to taste.

Give it a taste test. Add if anything is needed.

While the gravy is simmering, add the fried paneer cubes.

Stir them nicely and coat the pieces with the thick gravy.

When it comes to a desired consistency, transfer them into a bowl.

Garnish it with 1 tbsp spring onions, and black pepper.