chili paneer

Introducing the world of delicious Indo-Chinese cuisine with this crispy, fried Chili Paneer that&#039;s tossed in a hot, tangy sauce. This dish fuses Indian ingredients with Chinese sauces and is typically made in a wok. It&#039;s a popular appetizer or can be served with noodles for a full meal.

Chili Paneer

tbsp all-purpose flour

tbsp corn starch

tsp kashmiri chili powder

tsp black pepper

tsp salt

water (as needed)

oz paneer

oil (for frying)

tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)

tbsp ketchup

tbsp sriracha

tbsp rice wine vinegar

tbsp honey

neutral oil

tbsp ginger garlic paste

green chili (chopped)

green bell pepper (squared)

red onion (squared)

water

scallions, sesame seeds (to garnish)

Prep by cubing the paneer into 3/4&quot; x 3/4&quot; pieces. Chop the bell pepper and onion into cubes the same size of the paneer.

Add the all purpose flour, corn starch, chili powder, black pepper and salt into a mixing bowl. Give it a quick mix, then add the water until a thick but runny batter forms. Toss the paneer in the batter thoroughly to coat.

Heat neutral oil in a pan for shallow frying the paneer. It should be about 1-2 inches high. Carefully transfer the paneer into the oil and fry on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the paneer from the oil and set them on a plate lined with a paper towel. Set aside.

While the paneer fries, mix the soy sauce, ketchup, sriracha, rice wine vinegar, and honey together in a small bowl. Additionally, whisk the corn starch and 1/4 - 1/3 cup of water in a separate bowl and set aside.

In a wok or cast iron pan on medium to high heat, pour in the oil. When the oil is hot, add in the ginger garlic paste, green chilis, bell pepper, and red onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent, 2-3 minutes. The vegetables should still be crunchy.

Lower the heat to a medium flame. Add the sauce into the cast iron and toss with the vegetables. Then, the corn starch slurry to thicken. Once it&#39;s thickened to the desired consistency, add the fried paneer in and toss until well coated. Remove from heat.

Serve warm in a platter and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.

This sweet chili paneer recipe is totally crave-worthy. The paneer is lightly battered, pan-fried until golden, then mixed with stir-fried onion and green pepper and the most delicious sweet and sticky sauce.

Sweet Chili Paneer Recipe

all-purpose flour (gluten-free, if needed)

EACH: sea salt and pepper

paneer

cornstarch

soy sauce

tomato paste

honey

seasoned rice vinegar

cooking oil (avocado works well)

ginger

garlic (finely minced)

spicy green chili pepper (minced)

green bell pepper (chopped)

onion

cilantro (to serve)

make batter

Whisk the water, flour, salt, and pepper together in a medium-sized bowl. Add the paneer and mix it so that it is coated lightly in the batter. 

make sauce

Add the cornstarch and soy sauce to a small bowl and mix well. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and mix once more. 

fry paneer

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the pieces of paneer then discard the remaining batter. Fry the paneer until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Once brown, remove the paneer from the pan and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the oil. 

cook vegetables

Add the ginger, garlic, and (if using) the spicy pepper to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, or just until the veggies begin to soften. 

combine

Return the paneer to the pan and pour in the sauce. Mix everything together and let it thicken for 1 minute. Serve with a little cilantro sprinkled on top. 

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