Honey Chili Paneer

With this hot & sweet honey chili paneer recipe, your search for quick and easy paneer recipes ends here because I have one of the most delicious simple paneer recipes that can even give chicken recipes a run for the money. With some paneer and a few more basic ingredients, even the most amateur cook can cook this very tasty Chili Paneer recipe.

This delicately fried crispy paneer stir-fried with cubed onion and bell pepper is an excellent appetizer or a party snack for those who prefer vegetarian dishes.

If you are bored of the typical gravy-based paneer recipes like Shahi Paneer and Palak Paneer, then this is a must-try for you. It is an amazing starter recipe that can be made in a large quantity in a relatively short time.

Ingredients for hot & sweet Chili Paneer

• 500 gms Paneer or Cottage Cheese –  Cut into cubes
• 3 tbsp Refined Oil
• 7-8 Cloves of Garlic – Finely Sliced
• 2 Onion Large – Cubed
• 1 Green Capsicum Large – Cubed
• 1 Red/Yellow Bell Pepper Large – Cubed
• 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 2 Green Chilies Finely Chopped
• 2-3 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 tsp Cornflour
• 1 tsp White Sesame Seeds Slightly toasted for garnish

Instructions to make crispy honey Chili Paneer recipe at home

• Heat oil in a pan and fry the garlic for a minute on medium heat.
• Then add the Onion, Capsicum, and Bell Peppers. 
• Saute these on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the sauces with water and cornflour. Whisk it to make it smooth and lump-free.
• Add the paneer cubes and chopped green chilies to the sauteed onion and bell peppers. Season it with salt as per taste. However, be cautious as the Soy Sauce contains salt as well.
• Now, add the sauces and stir well. In a minute it would thicken and become dry. Serve hot with toasted Sesame seeds on the top.

Vegan stir fry variations

Most of the paneer recipes can be easily devised into dairy-free and vegan recipes by using tofu instead of the paneer (Cottage Cheese). So, this sweet & spicy dry Chili Paneer recipe can also be modified into a tofu recipe with slight modifications. All you have to do is replace the paneer cubes with hot water-soaked tofu cubes and go ahead with the rest of the recipe.

Serving suggestions

The dry version of this honey chili paneer can be served as a party snack or an appetizer. Or you can try the gravy version of this paneer recipe to serve with noodle-based dishes such as Veg Chowmein or rice dishes such as Veg Fried Rice.

More Paneer Recipes

• Dry Paneer Manchurian Recipe
• Grilled Tandoori Paneer Tikka Recipe
• Dhaba-style Shahi Paneer Recipe
• Punjabi Palak Paneer Recipe
• 5 Minutes Quick Paneer Curry Recipe
• Punjabi Paneer Paratha Recipe

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