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    Home » Paneer Recipes

    10+ Paneer Recipes

    Published: Feb 18, 2022 · Modified: Jun 9, 2025 by Deepti · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These Paneer Recipes are super delicious and explode with Indian spices and the flavors of Ghee, garlic, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a quick snack or a meal!

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    Indians have special affinity towards Paneer dishes. Whether it's a daily meal, a veg snack for a planned family dinner, Paneer dish is the dominant for the vegetarians. This chewy humble food has no flavor of its own and easily blends with the flavor of the dish. It's popular among the gravy dishes, desserts and starters.

    Personally, making a meal at the last moment means I would grab the paneer from the refrigerator and make a scrambled paneer, Paneer stuffed Paratha or paneer in rich tomato gravy and meal gathers in no time.

    These Easy Paneer Recipes are inspired from my mother-in-law's recipes and most of them are made in Desi ghee. Those readers who already read my blog are well aware of my love for Desi ghee. That said, these recipes are easily customizable. Trust me, Paneer and ghee is a match made in heaven!

    You may also like the other collections of Recipes :Vegan Recipes, Beet Recipes, Vegetarian Soups Without Cream, Easy Vegetarian Indian Dinner Recipes, and Breakfast Ideas-Veg.

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    • What is Paneer?
    • Collection of 10+ Paneer Recipes
    • Shahi Paneer Punjabi Recipe
    • Paneer Wrap | Paneer Frankie
    • Palak Paneer | Spinach Paneer Gravy
    • How To Make Paneer
    • Easy Paneer Jalfrezi
    • Matar Paneer
    • Methi Malai Paneer
    • Paneer Tikka in OTG
    • Easy Air Fryer Paneer
    • Air Fryer Paneer Tikka
    • Paneer Tikka On Tawa (Super Quick)
    • Authentic Punjabi Saag Paneer Recipe
    • Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe
    • Hara Bhara Kabab
    • FAQs

    What is Paneer?

    Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese that's made from curdled milk by adding lemon juice. It is a fresh non-melting soft cheese that is a common ingredient used in northern Indian cooking. It is a rich source of protein and calcium. People looking for a low calorie food may include low fat paneer (made from low fat milk) in their diet in order to be satiated for long. Paneer has a mild, milky flavor and a dense crumbly texture that goes beautifully well with strong spicy flavors used in many classic Indian dishes.

    Collection of 10+ Paneer Recipes

    These paneer recipes are made easily in a simple homemade way and are very close to the taste of the restaurant style dishes and in some cases outshine them as well. One of the best and popular recipes is that of Palak Paneer (Paneer in Spinach Gravy).

    This was a great hit in the family, and everyone synonymous agreed that restaurant food requires unnecessary reheating and re-tempering with ghee, which not only adds to the calorie count but is not good for the heart. The fresh addition of Mirch ki Tari (red chilly Spicy Gravy) once is totally optional but is good, as Green leafy vegetables are meant to keep us warm in winter when combined with desi ghee.

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    Given our busy life, most of us prefer purchasing the market paneer. Popular brands in India are Mother Dairy and Amul. Whenever I have time, I prefer making Paneer at home. For making Homemade Paneer use full fat or low fat milk. Boiling it on simmer and adding lemon juice. Gradually the milk tends to thicken up. Once it curdles fully, you may put it in colander and keep it in muslin cloth for setting up. I would be adding more to this collection and would love to know your favorite paneer recipes.

    Shahi Paneer Punjabi Recipe

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    Shahi Paneer- Punjabi Style
    This Shahi Paneer is a North Indian Paneer curry- creamy, smooth, and addictive gravy that goes well with roti, naan, or rice! Trust me, you won't miss the restaurant one as my punjabi version is much better than it.
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    Paneer Wrap | Paneer Frankie

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    Paneer Roll
    A must-try crispy and homemade Paneer Roll is a whole wheat flat bread / paratha wrapped up with hummus, paneer, onion, tomato and garlic sauce. This tastes similar to the traditional Indian Kathi roll except that this recipe is vegetarian.
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    Palak Paneer | Spinach Paneer Gravy

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    Easy Palak Paneer Recipe (One Pot, No Cream)
    This Palak Paneer Recipe is a gentle twist to traditional palak paneer and is made using fresh spinach or palak leaves (boiled and blended in a paste) with paneer added to this palak gravy, all without adding any cream. It is one of the most popular main courses of Indian cuisine made in winter.
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    How To Make Paneer

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    How To Make Paneer (Indian Fresh Cheese)
    This recipe is for How To Make Paneer- Indian Fresh Cottage Cheese, commonly used in Indian cuisine for dishes like Saag paneer, Paneer Tikka, and a lot more. Such a creamy and soft texture that can be easily achieved at home and is so much better than the store-bought!
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    Easy Paneer Jalfrezi

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    Best Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe-Restaurant Style
    Paneer Jalfrezi is an Indian recipe of paneer blended with vegetables like peppers, pumpkin, carrots and broccoli by simmering them in onion and tomato gravy. A homemade paneer recipe that resembles the restaurant-styled one.
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    Matar Paneer

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    Matar Paneer Recipe (Mutter Paneer)
    Matar Paneer is a classic North Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes and green peas. It’s cooked in a simple onion and tomato-based gravy with mild spices. Pairs well with both rice and roti (Indian flatbread).
    Check out this recipe
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    Methi Malai Paneer

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    Methi Malai Paneer
    Methi Malai Paneer is a winter-special Indian curry made with fresh fenugreek leaves, paneer, and a creamy cashew-based sauce. Team it with Indian Roti or paratha for a hearty meal!
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    Paneer Tikka in OTG

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    Paneer Tikka Recipe {Easy Indian Starter}
    Paneer Tikka is an Indian Starter made using curd-marinated Paneer cubes flavored with crispy onions, tomatoes, capsicum and Indian spices.
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    Easy Air Fryer Paneer

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    Easy Air Fryer Paneer
    Perfectly roasted, this Air Fryer Paneer is a quick snack or an appetizer. With a handful of simple ingredients, you can enjoy this flavorful air-fried Indian cottage cheese. Dunk it into a gravy for making a hearty vegetarian meal or have it as is for a quick snack!
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    Air Fryer Paneer Tikka

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    Air Fryer Paneer Tikka Recipe
    Incredibly delicious and bursting with spicy and savory flavors, this Air Fryer Paneer Tikka is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Succulent paneer cubes marinated in a blend of Indian spices, yogurt and Gram flour and crisped to perfection in the air fryer is a twist on a classic Indian Paneer Tikka.
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    Paneer Tikka On Tawa (Super Quick)

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    Paneer Tikka on Tawa
    Paneer Tikka is a delicious Indian appetizer known for its smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors. This recipe uses a steel tawa to cook the marinated paneer cubes for a perfect Indian starter!
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    Authentic Punjabi Saag Paneer Recipe

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    Authentic Punjabi Saag Paneer (Best Indian Palak Recipe)
    Bursting with the amazing flavors of mustard greens, spinach, and aromatic Indian spices, this Saag Paneer is a popular Indian Winter Recipe. Cubes of Paneer dunked in this green color gravy made from fresh leafy greens taste heavenly and is a perfect Dinner or lunch recipe for cold winters.
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    Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe

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    Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe
    If you are looking for a Indian restaurant styled Paneer curry, you can't go wrong with this easy recipe of Paneer Tikka Masala. Simmered over slow flame, tawa-fried marinated paneer cubes, dunked into spicy onion tomato gravy, this classic paneer curry goes best with paratha or naan!
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    Hara Bhara Kabab

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    Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (Veg Kebab)
    Craving a tasty snack that's easy to make and bursting with savory flavors? Try this easy recipe of Hara Bhara Kabab! Rich in Indian spicy flavors, crispy, and golden brown from the outside when deep fried, each bite of these veg kabab is indulgent!
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    FAQs

    Is Tofu same as Paneer?


    Paneer is a fresh, non-aged cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk that has been curdled with lemon juice or another acid. Tofu, on the other hand, is a bean curd made from soy milk. Like paneer, it's curdled and pressed.

    Which is the best time to eat paneer?


    You can eat paneer at night, at least one hour before sleeping. Our muscles, height and everything grow while we are sleeping, so for that our body needs proteins and Paneer is a good option. You can also eat it during lunch time. But avoid the excessive intake during the day


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