Chili Panner (g) Recipe
Lightly fried panner tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce with onions, bell peppers and cilantro.
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Ingredients
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Paneer
Sauce & Vegetables
Method
Paneer
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Prepare paneer
Cut paneer into 1-inch cubes. If using store-bought, pat dry with paper towels so pieces are not soggy.
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Make batter
In a bowl combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add about 3 tablespoons water gradually and mix to make a thick, smooth batter that coats the back of a spoon. Batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.
- 3
Coat and fry
Heat about 100 ml oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat for shallow frying. Dip each paneer cube in the batter to coat evenly, then carefully place into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden and slightly crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Keep warm. (Alternatively, for less oil, you may shallow-fry for 1–2 min per side or bake at 200°C/400°F for 10–12 minutes, turning once.)
Sauce & Vegetables
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Prep vegetables and sauces
Slice onion, bell peppers and spring onion whites into 1-inch pieces. Finely mince garlic and ginger. In a small bowl mix tomato ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, red chili sauce, sugar and black pepper; set aside. In another small cup combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry.
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Sauté aromatics
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic, minced ginger and green chilies; stir-fry for 15–20 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
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Add sauces
Reduce heat to medium-high. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan and stir to combine with vegetables. Add 60 ml water or vegetable stock to loosen the sauce. Taste and adjust salt or sweetness as needed.
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Thicken sauce
Stir the cornstarch slurry again and slowly pour into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Cook for 30–45 seconds until the sauce thickens to a glossy coating that clings to the vegetables. If sauce becomes too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons water to reach desired consistency.
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