Paneer Tacos & Asian slaw

Good food knows no bounds and sometimes the best flavours come through smashing two styles together, and so the Tray Baked Paneer Tacos and Asian Slaw was born!
Picture this: Mexican street food meets Indian street food! Colorful roasted vegetables, delicious paneer cheese, and tangy mango chutney, all coming together in a harmony of flavors and textures. The best part? Everything is baked in one tray, a one pane meal, making cleanup a breeze and ensuring that even the busiest of cooks can enjoy a homemade meal bursting with flavor.
But that's not all! We're pairing our tray-baked tacos with a refreshing Asian slaw! This fantastic coleslaw features crisp cabbage, carrots, greek yoghurt and a sprinkle of aromatic spices. It's the perfect accompaniment, adding a crunchy contrast to the warm, comforting flavors of the tacos.
Whether you're a seasoned chef looking for a new culinary adventure or a beginner eager to expand your cooking repertoire, this recipe is for you. Join us as we walk through each step, sharing tips and tricks along the way to ensure that your tray-baked tacos turn out perfectly every time.
So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a flavor-filled journey together. Because when it comes to good food, there's always room at the table for everyone!
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Ivor Peters is the Urban Rajah
Directed and Edited by Martin Johnson
DoP Patrick Acum
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How to make these amazing Paneer Tacos with Asian Slaw:
Makes 4+ Tacos
For the Mango Paneer
300g Paneer cubed
1 red pepper (capsicum) diced,
1 green pepper (capsicum) diced
2 tbs ginger and garlic paste
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tbs mango chutney
2 tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 tbs tomato puree
2 tsp soy sauce
3 tbs sunflower oil
4-6 ready made corn tacos shells
2 tbs fresh coriander, chopped for garnishing
For the Asian Slaw
3 carrots, grated
¼ red cabbage, finely shredded
1 red onion, finely sliced
4 tbs Greek yoghurt
1 lime juiced
1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely sliced
½ tsp cumin seeds
10g fresh coriander, chopped
1 tbs raisins
Salt
How to make Mango Paneer
Step 1
Heat the oven to 1800C
Step 2
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and decant into a deep baking tray and cook for 25 - 30 minutes until jammy and caramelised. Agitate all the ingredients half way through cooking.
Step 3
Evenly divide the mango paneer between the taco shells and flutter with coriander.
Serve with Indian Slaw.
How to make Indian Slaw
Step 1
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and serve as a side to the Mango Paneer Tacos.
Timings:
00:00 Intro, Paneer Tacos and Asian Slaw
00:16 Grab your Paneer, sling it in the tray
00:55 Add tomato puree to a mixing jug
01:04 In with the Mango chutney
01:15 Add the ginger and garlic paste
01:25 Next up, vegetable oil
01:40 Add the chili powder
01:50 In with the superfood, turmeric
02:10 Next, add in the soy sauce
02:25 Rock salt
02:37 Add the cumin seeds to the party
02:50 Add the diced pepper to the tray, alongside the paneer
03:00 Then bring on the red onions, break apart
03:20 Spoon over the mix
03:30 Take a moment to admire those colors!
03:50 Smash it in the oven for 30 mins
04:05 Start the Asian slaw
04:24 Grate the carrot
04:34 Add the cabbage
05:00 Add cumin seeds
05:10 Chuck in the Greek Yoghurt
05:20 Raisins, yes, raisins
05:35 Generous squeeze of lime juice
06:13 Tray bake is ready!
06:30 Check out the caramelised tray!
06:45 Load up those tacos
07:14 Paneer Tacos pack shot

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You've got to try this, a one tray easy recipe that will blow your socks off!!

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So colorful, especially when that tray comes out of the oven!!

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Yes! Everything gets coated in that lovley jammy, caramelised sauce, which then works really well with the contrasting bite of the slaw.