Vegetarian

Mango paneer sizlar

Sizlar is an Indian & Bengali dish consisting of fried vegetables served with tandoori grilled skewers of lamb, chicken, or the Indian cheese paneer. Mango and paneer are the main ingredients in this sizzler which is inspired by South Bengali cuisine where the food contains a lot of coconut milk & exotic fruits.

Cooking time

30 min

Portions

4 st

Svårighetsgrad

Medium

Ingredients

400 gram

Paneer cheese (halloumi works well too)
½ tsk

Turmeric
1 tsk

Shanti's Tikka Spice
1 msk

Ghee (melted butter works well too)
1 tsk

Lemon juice
300 g

Shredded vegetables of your choice, e.g. white cabbage, sugar peas, broccoli, red pepper
2 msk

Rapeseed oil
50 gram

Fresh spinach
5 st

Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 dl

Thawed frozen diced mango
½ tsk

Barbecue seasoning

How to do

Heat the oven to 200 degrees.
Cut the cheese into 5 cm long sticks and place in a bowl. Sprinkle turmeric, tick spice and drizzle over ghee and a few drops of lemon juice. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
Thread the cheese lengthwise through a wooden skewer. Grill directly on the oven rack in the middle of the oven for 15 min.
Shred the vegetables and place on a plate. Heat a wok and add the oil. Stir-fry the vegetables on high heat for about 3 minutes. Add the spinach, cherry tomatoes and mango pieces and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Arrange the stir-fried vegetables on a large platter and place the paneer skewers on top. Serve the dish with a tikka sauce and raita.

Garnish

Fresh cilantro

Small facts about Mango paneer sizlar

Mango paneer sizzler, a contemporary fusion dish, combines traditional Indian ingredients with modern culinary techniques. This dish features paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and ripe mangoes, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Paneer cubes are marinated in a mix of spices, yogurt, and sometimes mango puree, then grilled or pan-fried until golden. This dish reflects the creativity in modern Indian cuisine, offering a unique twist on classic flavors. The sizzling presentation adds a dramatic flair, making mango paneer sizzler a popular choice in contemporary Indian restaurants and at special gatherings.