Paneer recipes
Paneer is a fresh cheese used in a wide variety of Indian recipes. It’s milky, mild and usually made by heating and then curdling cow’s milk using an acid like lemon juice. As an alternative to meat, it can be a budget option and a good way to get protein in your diet. It can also be a good substitute for firm tofu (made from soy milk) in some recipes. Make the most of this vegetarian cheese in these wide-ranging ideas.
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Paneer
Tomato and mango chutney-glazed paneer on spinach cashew rice
Make a quick sticky glaze for fried paneer, then serve with spinach and cashew rice for an easy but flavour-packed vegetarian dinner.
Paneer
Paneer, tomato and pea curry
This speedy vegetarian curry combines tinned tomatoes and frozen peas with plenty of spices and sticks of paneer cheese.
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Paneer makhani
Chef Aktar Islam shares his recipe for paneer makhani. Have a go at making your own paneer before simmering in the rich, creamy sauce.
Paneer
Spinach and paneer pulao
This quick-prep spinach pilaf is the perfect vegetarian dinner for busy nights. Top with golden slices of paneer cheese and dig in.
15-minute meals
Speedy paneer curry
Forget takeaways. Our speedy paneer curry can be on the table in 15 minutes, and contains just 250 calories per serving.
Rice
Paneer, pea and spinach rice
This paneer rice dish with spinach and peas is easy to throw together. Top with fresh coriander just before serving.
Vegetarian curries
Chetna Makan’s rajma paneer curry with fenugreek
Chetna says: "The beans in this dish add depth to the creamy paneer curry, making it a crowdpleaser. This is great served with rotis, naan or rice."
Canapés
Spiced paneer with quick-pickled cucumber
These paneer bites are the new cheese and pineapple. Give these Indian-inspired canapés a go at your next party.
Pizzas
Naan pizzas
These Indian-inspired naan pizzas are topped with paneer, mango chutney and veggies making them a tasty vegetarian treat midweek.
Italian vegetarian
Ravinder Bhogal’s paneer gnudi with saag
Italian and Indian flavours combine in Ravinder Bhogal's paneer gnudi recipe, served with spiced saag and cavolo nero. Top with pine nuts to serve
Vegetarian curries
Chetna Makan’s saag paneer curry
Chetna Makan's saag paneer curry recipe, made with spinach and the Indian cheese, is made with just a few ingredients and is quick and easy to make.
Carrots
Spice-roasted carrots with paneer and sesame
James Ramsden's spicy vegetarian recipe uses paneer and carrots for a budget-friendly, easy-to-make meal – perfect for meat-free Monday
Paneer
Indian paneer and cabbage curry
Paneer replaces meat in this Indian vegetarian curry recipe. On the table and ready to eat in 40 minutes – quick and easy recipe
Cauliflower
Quick paneer and chickpea curry
Don't wait for the weekends to enjoy a curry. This quick recipe combines crispy paneer with chickpeas for a tasty vegetarian dinner.
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