Heat sesame oil in the kadai pan. Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, dried red chili and fresh cracked black pepper. Stir release fragrance.
Add in the chopped onions and stir and cook over medium heat until the onions are soft, translucent and turning a bit brown.
Stir in the fresh ginger and garlic.
Whisk all the ingredients for the sauce together in a separate bowl.
When the onions are done, stir in the sauce ingredients. Stir and the sauce will thicken. Add more water if necessary for good consistency.
Mix in the red bell peppers and pineapple chunks.
Finally, mix in the paneer and chopped cilantro; remove from heat and serve!
