Paneer Recipes – Paneer, aka Indian cottage cheese. That soft, creamy cheese is everyone’s favorite. What if you find all the most delicious recipes made with paneer in one place? Wouldn’t that be wonderful?
From that Indo-Chinese dishes like paneer chili, which has become so much a part of our lives, to an anytime snack like samosas.
From finger licking paneer kormas to paneer koftas, this list of 30 Paneer Recipes has most of your favorites. Go through it and decide which one you are going to try first this week…
Easy Paneer Recipes
Paneer Jalfrezi
Paneer Jalfrezi is a quick and easy stir fry featuring cottage cheese, veggies like bell peppers, and great Indian spices.
It’s a simple vegetarian dinner for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Paneer Jalfrezi
Best Palak Paneer (Saag Paneer)
Though Paneer is not the star here, this dish is incomplete without its presence. Palak Paneer simply meaning spinach with cottage cheese.
It’s extremely sought after in restaurants all over the world and is one of the common veggies cooked in Northern India.
Get the Recipe: Palak Paneer
How to make Homemade Paneer in 15 minutes
No time to go to the Indian grocery store? Making your own chunk of Paneer is so much easier that you might think. 15 minutes easy.
Once this soft creamy wonder is all set, you are ready to create all these wonderful flavors with it.
Paneer Kathi Roll (Paneer Frankie)
Here is one of the most popular Indian street food recipes, Kathi roll, made with paneer.
It’s kind of like a burrito, except the tortilla is replaced by a crispy paratha and the inside filling is delicious paneer and vegetables.
Get the Recipe @ spicecravings
Chilli Paneer
There are Indo-Chinese dishes out there which are kind of a fusion of two cuisines, or modified according to the local taste and preference.
This Paneer Chilli is a perfect example of that. Cubes of fried crispy paneer are tossed in a spicy sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce!
All you need is a plateful of white rice or noodles.
Get the Recipe @ cookwithmanali
Paneer Butter Masala
This one is all Paneer lovers’ No. 1 dish. Paneer butter masala, or Paneer Makhani. Different names for the same dish.
Soft and succulent paneer pieces simmered in a deliciously rich and smooth gravy. One look and you can see it looks like straight from any great Indian restaurant.
Get the Recipe @ ruchiskitchen
Paneer Tikka in the Oven
This restaurant favorite is very easy to recreate in your kitchen.
These colorful skewers of paneer in a yogurt marinade with bell pepper and tomatoes are very easy to cook in your oven.
Matar Paneer
Matar Paneer is an extremely popular vegetarian North Indian curry dish made of paneer and matar (green peas) in a creamy, spicy onion-tomato based gravy.
It can be served with rice as well as naan or paratha or roti.
Get the Recipe @ shwetainthekitchen
Paneer Pakora
Pakoras are India’s favorite tea time snack, or should I dare say “anytime” snack.
These pakoras are made with paneer coated with a batter made of chickpea flour or gram flour and some spices.
It’s one our favorite paneer recipes.
Get the Recipe @ cookclickndevour
Aloo Paneer Tikki
Tikki is like a cutlet. This delicious snack is made with paneer stuffing inside a potato based covering.
You can serve them like snacks with tamarind and/or green chutney or sandwich them between bread or buns.
Get the Recipe @ hebbarskitchen
Tandoori Paneer Samosa
Another hugely popular street food everywhere in India. Samosas are everybody’s sweetheart.
This one is filled with delicious filling made with your favorite paneer.
Get the Recipe @ pinchoflfavours
Paneer Bhurji
Paneer bhurji is nothing but scrambled paneer. Paneer is scrambled along with bell peppers in tomato onion sauce.
All you need is some paratha or naan bread and you are all set.
Get the Recipe @ cubesnjuliennes
Kadai Paneer
Kadai paneer is something you will see more in Northern India.
This one is a spicy gravy with special kadai masala made with spices.
Shahi Paneer
Shahi means “royal”. Here soft paneer cubes are dunked in creamy and aromatic sauce, making it a rich and delicious treat for your loved ones.
Give it a try tonight!
Get the Recipe @ carveyourcraving
Tawa Paneer
This one is a semi dry dish of paneer that can act like an appetizer or main.
A tawa is kind of like a flat griddle and you find them making some semi dried dishes like this one on many Indian streets.
Get the Recipe @ hebbarskitchen
Paneer Tikka Masala
Another crowd favorite. Golden brown pan fried pieces of paneer in a rich tomato sauce.
The paneer tikka masala is so good that you’ll want to lick the bowl!
Get the Recipe @ healthynibblesandbits
Paneer Korma
All kinds of kormas are our favorites. this paneer version is no exception.
Paneer Korma is a Mughlai style paneer dish where paneer cubes are cooked in a rich onion based gravy.
This Indian curry is rich and creamy and goes well with Indian bread and rice.
Dhaba Style Achari Paneer
Dhaba Style Achari Paneer is an extremely flavorful, quick and delicious recipe using paneer, yogurt and achari masala (Indian pickle mix).
It’s an extremely popular North Indian recipe that can be eaten with roti/naan/bread/rice, etc.
Get the Recipe @ easycookingwithmolly.
Dhaba Style Paneer Masala
Dhaba Style Paneer Masala is an aromatic and flavorful curry made with roasted spices and Indian cottage cheese. ‘Dhaba‘ is a roadside restaurant you will find on highways.
These kind of delicious foods can be enjoyed while breaking in between in your journey.
Methi Malai Matar with Paneer
Methi Malai Matar with Paneer is made with fresh fenugreek leaves, green peas, and soft chunks of paneer to create this unforgettable vegetarian dish.
We bet it’ll become one of your go-to paneer dishes.
Get the Recipe @ simmertoslimmer
Malai Kofta
Malai Kofta is made with paneer and potato balls served in an aromatic, silken smooth and rich sauce.
A recipe that is worthy of a feast!
Get the Recipe @ carameltintedlife
Paneer Ghee Roast
Paneer Ghee Roast is a fiery red and spicy curry that is a vegetarian version of Mangalorean chicken ghee roast.
This dryish curry is best served with neer dosa, dosa, or lachha paratha.
Paneer Lababdar Dhaba Style
Paneer Lababdar Dhaba Style is a popular North Indian paneer preparation.
It’s a lusciously rich and creamy dish with succulent paneer cooked in an aromatic and flavorful onion-tomato gravy. So indulgent when served with naan or parathas.
Get the Recipe @ thegastronomicbong
Peshawari Paneer Chole
Peshawari Paneer Chole is a delicious recipe made with chickpeas and paneer that blend very well together, while still retaining the authentic Peshawari flavors.
Peshawar recipes are full of flavor and are known for the mindful use of spices. A protein packed vegetarian gravy for the entire family.
Creamy Matar Paneer Curry
Nothing beats a creamy, comforting and luscious curry, right? Make your beloved matar paneer in creamy form.
This one is a must when those paneer cravings hit hard.
Instant Pot Vegetable & Paneer Biryani
Vegetable and Paneer Biryani is a complete meal with grains, vegetables, and protein.
It has many layers of flavors with aromatic long-grain basmati rice and a combination of vegetables cooked to tender perfection.
Get the Recipe @ ministryofcurry
Paneer Pulao
Paneer Pulao is a healthy and delicious rice dish that can be made in under 30 minutes and makes for a great lunch option.
Try it and see why it’s so popular!
Paneer Paratha
Paneer Paratha is a popular whole wheat Indian flatbread. Comfort food for so many people.
It’s filled with crumbled paneer and makes for a filling breakfast or lunch.
Get the Recipe @ cookwithmanali
Paneer Kulcha
These ultra-flaky Amritsari-style Paneer Kulcha is famous in North India for their crispy layers of dough and delicious variety of fillings.
This one is filled with soft paneer, onions, ginger, chillis and a blend of toasted spices. Yumm…
Get the recipe @ sanjanafeasts
Rasmalai
I am wrapping up this list on sweet note.
This rasmalai is a popular Indian dessert made from soft melt in mouth flattened paneer balls soaked in a thickened sweetened milk flavored with cardamom, saffron, and garnished with nuts.
This one is a dream come true for all those who have a sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe @ shwetainthekitchen
Conclusion
Well, there you go, thirty amazing Paneer Recipes to choose from… Bookmark or pin these amazing paneer recipes and get currying. Make those paneer nights happen in your very own kitchen…
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30 BEST Paneer Recipes
This collection of easy Paneer Recipes will give you plenty of veg options to cook for your family.
Ingredients
- paneer
- ginger
- garlic
- masala
Instructions
- Pick a recipe that looks good.
- Gather ingredients.
- Cook your new favorite Paneer Recipe!
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Great list, thank you! I’m trying the palak paneer tonight.