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Paneer Recipes

Whether you're looking to add a protein punch to your favourite curry or a unique, creamy twist to a light salad, paneer is the staple ingredient you need to know about.

Butter Paneer, Lentil and Tomato Curry

with Basmati Rice and Mustard Seed Green Beans

Curried Paneer Dal Pie

with Puff Pastry Top

Red Lentil and Paneer Spinach Dal

with Roasted Aubergine and Basmati Rice

Curried Paneer Dahl Pie

with Puff Pastry Top

Ultimate Matar Paneer and Ginger Rice

with Coriander and Flaked Almonds

Quick Tandoori Spiced Paneer Rice Bowl

with Curried Houmous, Kachumber Salad and Cashews

North Indian Style Saag Paneer

with Roasted Turmeric Potatoes and Yoghurt

Paneer and Coconut Dhal

with Garlicky Greens and Naan

Veggie Tikka Masala with Paneer

with Basmati Rice and Coriander

Butter Paneer Baked Naan

with Rocket Salad

North Indian Style Pea and Paneer Curry

with Roasted Potatoes and Yoghurt

Curried Paneer and Diced Chicken Breast Dal Pie

with Puff Pastry Top

Sticky Spiced Mango Glazed Paneer Tacos

with Chips, Lime Zest and Baby Leaf Salad

Paneer Makhani Curry

with Green Beans and Cumin Rice

Speedy Saag Paneer

with Cheat's Bombay Potatoes

Indo-Chinese Style Chilli Paneer

with Stir-Fried Veg and Basmati Rice

Ultimate Matar Saag Paneer and Garlic Naan

with Ginger Rice, Coriander and Flaked Almonds

Sri Lankan Style Devilled Paneer

with Basmati Rice and Homemade Mango Sambol

The Mango Paneer

Mango Chutney Glazed Paneer Burger, Caramelised Onion, Cumin Chips and Slaw Salad

Lentil Sambar and Paneer Curry

With Roasted Aubergine

Korma Paneer Skewers

with Chips and Lemon Yoghurt Carrot Salad

Sticky Curried Paneer Veggie Burger

with Caramelised Mango Onions, Chips and Slaw Salad

Tikka Paneer Skewers

with Cumin Seed Chips and Pickled Carrot Salad

Paneer and Black Bean Naan

with Mango Chutney, Green Pepper and Potato Wedges

Sweet and Spicy Paneer Noodles

with Bell Pepper, Sambal and Ketjap Manis

Punjabi Style Matar Paneer Curry

with Yoghurt and Basmati Rice

Sticky Mango Paneer Noodles

with Stir-Fried Veg

Mango Glazed Paneer Burger

with Sweet Potato Fries and Raita

Paneer Veggie Curry (V)

with Sweet Potato and Courgette

Paneer and Sweet Potato Curry (v)

with Brown Rice & Quinoa

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Types of Paneer Curry

Types of Paneer Curry

Paneer is a staple ingredient in many Indian recipes; the flavour, texture and ability to absorb spices means that paneer lends itself to curry dishes extremely well. If you're overwhelmed by the variety of paneer curries available, here are some of the most popular recipes along with brief descriptions to help you decide which one to cook tonight:

  • Palak paneer: A creamy curry made with paneer cubes, simmered in a delicious spiced spinach sauce.
  • Paneer butter masala: A rich and creamy curry made with paneer cubes in a buttery, tomato-based sauce.
  • Matar paneer: A modern, Punjabi, vegetarian dish, made from peas and paneer in a tomato-based sauce, spiced with garam masala.
  • Kadai paneer: A tangy dish, cooked in a wok, with tomatoes, peppers and spices. If you like spicy food, you’ll love kadai paneer.
  • Paneer do pyaza: A flavorful dish where the paneer is cooked with onions and a variety of spices, giving it an instantly recognisable sweet-meets-tangy flavour.
  • Paneer lababdar: A popular rich and creamy dish, made with cubed paneer cooked in a tomato and cashew-based sauce, flavoured with a blend of traditional aromatic spices.
  • Paneer tikka: A punchy dish with juicy chunks of paneer marinated in a hot and sour tandoori masala, skewered with onion petals and pepper.
How to Cook Paneer

How to Cook Paneer

Paneer is in a category of fresh, non-melting cheeses, similar to halloumi. To get the most out of your paneer and make delicious paneer dishes to delight your family and friends, here’s how to cook it to perfection: - Step 1: Prepare your paneer: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut your paneer into your desired shape. Cubed paneer is the most popular. - Step 2: Cook: Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan, over medium heat, before adding your paneer pieces. Cook for around two minutes on each side of your paneer, or until golden brown. - Step 3: Drain the oil: Remove your cooked paneer from the pan and place it on a paper towel to drain any excess oil before serving. You can enjoy your paneer fresh and warm, straight out of the pan, or left to cool and added to a salad dish, for example.

If paneer doesn’t tickle your tastebuds, why not take a look through our huge cheese recipe repertoire, including feta, goat’s cheese, blue cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella and more!

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