How do I keep honey chilli paneer crispy?

Coat the paneer well in cornflour, fry in hot Anveshan groundnut oil until golden, and toss in the sauce on high heat just before serving so it stays crisp.

What makes the sauce sweet without sugar?

2 tbsp of raw Anveshan wild forest honey gives the sticky sweet-spicy glaze its natural sweetness, replacing refined sugar entirely.

How many people does this honey chilli paneer serve?

It serves 4 and takes about 15 minutes of prep plus 20 minutes of cooking, making it a quick starter or party snack.

Can I make it less spicy?

Yes, reduce the red chilli sauce and add a little extra Anveshan honey to balance the heat to your taste.

Honey Chilli Paneer

Name: Honey Chilli Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 g Paneer (cubed); 1 medium Capsicum (diced); 1 medium Onion (diced); 3 stalks Spring onion (chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 inch Ginger (minced); 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Red chilli sauce; 1 tsp Rice vinegar; 2 tbsp Wild Forest Honey; 3 tbsp Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil; 3 tbsp Cornflour; to taste Salt & pepper

Honey chilli paneer is an Indo-Chinese starter of cornflour-coated paneer cubes fried crisp, then tossed in a glossy sauce of soy, chilli, garlic and honey. You make it by frying the paneer in Anveshan groundnut oil, then stir-frying capsicum, onion and spring onion before glazing everything with raw Anveshan wild forest honey and chilli sauce. The wild forest honey gives a clean natural sweetness that beats refined sugar, and this dish serves 4.

Time breakdown

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time35 min

Ingredients

Paneer (cubed)
Capsicum (diced)
Onion (diced)
Spring onion (chopped)
Garlic (minced)
Ginger (minced)
Soy sauce
Red chilli sauce
Rice vinegar
💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Cornflour
Salt & pepper

How to Make Honey Chilli Paneer

1
Toss paneer cubes in 2 tbsp cornflour and a pinch of salt and pepper until lightly coated.
2
Heat 2 tbsp Anveshan groundnut oil in a wok or wide pan on high heat. Fry paneer until golden on all sides (3–4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3
In the same wok, add remaining oil. Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry on high for 30 seconds.

Tips for the Best Honey Chilli Paneer

✓Fry the paneer in batches in Anveshan groundnut oil so it crisps rather than steams.
✓Keep the heat high while tossing so the Anveshan honey glaze turns sticky, not watery.

Frequently Asked Questions

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