Get ready to savor the bold flavors of Indo-Chinese cuisine with my Schezwan Paneer Sliders, the easiest and tastiest slider recipe you'll ever make! These savory slider buns are generously layered with a creamy spicy sauce and zesty coriander chutney, creating a perfect base for the spicy Schezwan paneer and veggie filling. Each bite is packed with flavor, thanks to the paneer coated in a rich Schezwan chutney, complemented by a medley of fresh veggies. To add to the indulgence, the sliders are filled with gooey melted cheese and a crunchy slaw, all baked to perfection with a buttery topping. The textures and flavors play so well together, that these vegetarian sliders are a hit every single time. These Indian fusion sliders are perfect whether you're hosting a party or craving a delicious snack. These Schezwan Paneer Sliders are sure to be a hit. Perfect for those who love a fusion of flavors, this recipe brings together the best of Indian and Chinese cuisines in a bite-sized delight!

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Servings: 12 sliders

Prep Time: 10-15 mins

Cooking Time: 30-40 mins

Total Time: 45-60 mins

Ingredients: 

Schezwan Paneer Mixture:

• 350g paneer cut into cubes

• 1 small red onion chopped finely

• 1 bell pepper chopped finely; you can use any color you like

• 3-5 scallions chopped finely

• 1/2-2/3 cup schezwan chutney as per spice level

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp salt as per taste

• 1/4 tsp white pepper

• 1/2 tsp sugar

Creamy Spicy Sauce:

• 4-6 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1.5 tbsp hot & sweet sauce

• 1.5 tbsp schezwan chutney

Assembly:

• 1/2 -1 cup shredded slaw mix 

• 1/2 cup coriander chutney

• 3/4-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 5-6 Cheese slices- ideally use pepper jack cheese

• 12 Savory butter slider buns

Butter Mixture:

• 1/2 stick of unsalted butter; 50g

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp schezwan chutney

• 1/2 tbsp sugar 

• 1 tsp sugar

Directions: 

1. Spicy sauce Mixture: Mix all the ingredients and keep aside.

2. Schezwan Paneer Mixture: In a mixing bowl add paneer, onions, peppers, scallions, schezwan chutney, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix it till combined and everything is coated well.

3. Preheat the oven to 350F.

4. Assembly: Assemble the buns on a parchment-lined baking tray to make it easier.

   1. Slice slider buns horizontally in half.

   2. On the bottom half of the buns spread the creamy spicy sauce.

   3. Top it with shredded slaw mixture and then mozzarella cheese.

   4. Layer the paneer mixture over it and spread it out well.

   5. Layer the cheese slices over it.

   6. Spread the coriander chutney on the top part of the slider buns.

   7. Sandwich the slider buns over the cheese slices.

   8. Using a toothpick poke holes in the slider buns. be sure to get all the buns all over.

   9. Butter mixture- Melt butter and mix everything.

   10. Pour the butter mixture over the buns and spread it all over.

5. Cover the buns with foil and bake for 30-35 mins at 350F.

6. Let it rest for 3-5 mins once out of the oven.

7. Remove the foil, cut, and serve.

8. You can serve these with any condiments you like, but it’s not needed as these are saucy themselves.

Notes/Tips:

• Use savory slider buns. Sweet buns can make this recipe too sweet. I use Kings Hawaiian Savory slider buns

• I used Haldiram paneer, which isn’t chewy.

• Ideally, use two different kinds of cheeses. I like the combination of shredded mozzarella and pepper jack slices.

• Do NOT forget to poke the holes in the slider buns.

• Covering with foil is a must so the cheese melts well.

• Use schezwan chutney and not the schezwan cooking sauce.

• For a homemade schezwan chutney click here for the recipe.

• For a coriander chutney recipe click here for the recipe.