Prepare rice (or noodles preferably pad thai noodles, as directed in the instructions on the packet ) let it cool a bit. Mean while have all the vegetables chopped-
paneer- small squares, i prefer it to be very small cubes, you could also use stiff tofu for authentic pad thai,
onion- long rectangles1 cup,
carrot- thin and long pieces 1/2cup
green capsicum- long rectangles 1/2 cup
roast groundnut/peanut and prepare a coarse powder, keep aside.
In a small pan/vessel prepare sauce by boiling 3-4tsp sugar, 1tsp red chili powder or red chili sauce, 1tsp red chili flakes or crushed red chili, 1/2cup water. Boil until the sauce thickens a bit.
You may mix in noodles/rice at this stage, stir with care not to smash rice/noodles while coating it well with the mixture. Or serve the mixture separately over rice/noodles, i prefer the latter by which you may serve the pad thai mixture adjusting to individual taste. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.