Mowgli Sticky Fingers
- 15m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 25m Ready In
A vegetarian version of the famous Mowgli Sticky Wings, featuring paneer coated in a sweet, dark, and spicy glaze. Perfect as a starter or snack, these sticky fingers are caramelized and golden.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp date syrup
- 1 tbsp black treacle/molasses
- 3 clove garlic finely chopped
- 5 fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
- 1 green chilli finely chopped
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 4 tsp dark rum
- 1 lime juice of
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pack paneer cut into fingers
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- fresh herbs to garnish
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 6 of 15 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 764 mg
- Iron: 7.44 mg
- Magnesium: 110 mg
- Phosphorus: 641 mg
- Potassium: 1747 mg
- Zinc: 4.86 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 tbsp date syrup
- 1 tbsp black treacle/molasses
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 4 tsp dark rum
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Prepare
- 3 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 5 fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juice of
- 1 pack paneer, cut into fingers
- fresh herbs, to garnish
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a saucepan, combine the date syrup, black treacle, finely chopped garlic, finely chopped ginger, finely chopped green chilli, garam masala, ground cumin, black mustard seeds, dark rum, lime juice, white wine vinegar, and salt. Stir to mix, then set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let the marinade cool completely.
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Step 2.
Add the paneer fingers to the cooled marinade, stirring gently to coat each piece evenly. Let the paneer marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
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Step 3.
While the paneer marinates, heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated paneer fingers in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until caramelized and golden brown all over. If the pan looks dry, drizzle a little of the remaining marinade over the paneer during cooking.
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Step 4.
Serve the sticky paneer immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.