Chili Panner Recipe

Chili Panner is a spicy tangy recipe prepared from panner combine with some vegetable onion , tomato , capsicum and with some spices and some sauces so without wasting let’s make chili panner

Ingredients

300 Gram panner cut in cube shape

5 Tablespoon cornstarch powder

3 Tablespoon all purpose flour

1/5 Tablespoon salt

1/5 Tablespoon Black pepper ground

1/5 Tablespoon canola oil

As needed salt

As needed sauce

1 Tablespoon regular soya sauce

1 Tablespoon soya sauce

1 Tablespoon dark soya sauce

1 Tablespoon vinegar

2 Chopped green chili

1 Chopped tomato

2 Chopped onion

8 Tablespoon water

1 Tablespoon chopped ginger

1 Tablespoon avocado oil

1 Tablespoon garlic

1 No.s green pepper

1 Cup green onion

Step:1

Take panner and cut them into cube shape transfer them in a bowl add , 5 tablespoon cornstarch , 3 tablespoon purpose flour and as needed salt

Step:2

Add water and prepare a thin nor thick batter

Step:3

Heat oil in a kadai in medium flame heat for deep fry

Step:4

Now deep the panner into the batter and fry the panner till golden brown and crispy from both side drain the fried panner in a paper bowl

Step:5

In a measuring jar or bowl add soya sauce , rice vinegar , green chili sauce , tomato sauce ,mix well and keep it aside

Step:6

Also mix 1/5 cornstarch with 4 tablespoon water mix completely and keep aside

Step:7

Heat sesame oil avocado oil in wok on high flame , add ginger , garlic and add chopped green chili

Step:8

Then add onion , pepper and cook for 2 minutes veggies should be crunchy and heat in high flame

Step:9

Add the prepared sauce and mix in low flame

Step:10

Add prepared cornstarch slurry . mix well , when the sauce is thick add 4-5 tablespoon water

Step:11

Add fried panner and toss to combine the panner with sauce

Step:12

Off the flame and garnish with fresh green onion and serve it and enjoy the chili panner

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FAQs

1. What is Chilli Paneer

Chilli Paneer is a spicy, crispy, and tangy Indo-Chinese dish made with fried paneer (Indian cottage cheese) tossed in a sauce with bell peppers, onions, and soy sauce. It comes in dry (starter) or gravy (main course) versions.

2. Can I make it without deep-frying paneer

Yes Healthier options:

• Shallow-fry until golden.

• Air-fry at 180°C for 10 mins (brush with oil).

• Marinate in cornflour + spices and bake.

3. Why is my paneer rubbery

• Overcooking: Fry just until golden (1–2 mins).

• Low-quality paneer: Use fresh or homemade paneer.

4. How to make it gluten-free

• Replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

• Use cornstarch instead of all-purpose flour for coating.

5. Can I use tofu instead of paneer

 Yes Use firm tofu (press to remove water) for a vegan version.

6. How to balance the spice level

• Mild: Skip green chilies; use paprika instead of red chili sauce.

• Extra spicy: Add Sichuan peppercorns or extra red chili flakes.

Conclusion

Chilli Paneer is the perfect fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors—crunchy, fiery, and irresistibly saucy! Whether you crave it dry or with gravy, it’s a crowd-pleaser for parties or cozy dinners.