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    Home » Collections

    Paneer recipes | Indian paneer recipes

    May 16, 2014 by Raks Anand 19 Comments /

    Paneer recipes - Paneer is Indian cottage cheese. Homemade paneer or store bought, you can prepare a wide range of side dish, snack, breakfast or even desserts.

    paneer recipes

    Paneer is rich source of milk protein, calcium thus making it a boon for vegetarians. Now a days, paneer is available easily in shops if you feel you cannot prepare at home from scratch.

    Fresh paneer, frozen, malai paneer are some variants available. Do check out all my paneer dishes and other collections in my website.

    Jump to:
    • Popular recipes
    • Quick & easy
    • Snack time
    • Specials
    • Add to other dishes

    If paneer is there at home, you can easily prepare side dish for flatbreads like paratha, phulka, roti etc. It also goes well with mild pulao or simple steamed rice and a vegetable sabji.

    Not only this, you can also make snack varieties easily with paneer. It is easily kid's favorite and family favorite.

    Sweets like rasgulla, sandesh, kheer can also be prepared with paneer. These desserts are prepared with fresh chenna (the ingredient you get while making paneer before setting it to blocks).

    1. Homemade paneer

    Learn how to make paneer from scratch in the post with detailed step by step photos, instructions, tips and tricks and a video as well.

    How to make paneer (Step by step)

    5 from 5 votes
    How to make paneer at home with step by step pictures, to prepare homemade fresh paneer. This paneer will be enough to make a gravy to serve 3.
    15 mins
    paneer-preparation

    Popular recipes

    1. Paneer butter masala

    When you think about paneer recipes, the first thing that comes to mind is paneer butter masala. Here's where you should start. Check out the recipe below.

    Paneer butter masala recipe

    5 from 11 votes
    Paneer butter masala recipe with step by step pictures, video. The popular restaurant style gravy side dish for Indian flatbreads.
    20 mins
    paneer butter masala

    2. Palak paneer

    Another famous dish you can prepare with this milky flavored cottage cheese is palak paneer. Check out the recipe below

    Palak paneer recipe

    5 from 2 votes
    Palak paneer is a popular Indian side dish for flat breads. Instead of blanching, I like to sautee the palak for bright green colour. Step by step pictures post.
    20 mins
    Palak paneer

    3. Mutter paneer

    Green peas and paneer make an absolutely delicious combo. With fresh ground spices in this gravy, it turns out totally a dhaba style Punjabi dish.

    Matar paneer recipe

    4.50 from 10 votes
    Matar paneer recipe, mutter paneer is an Indian gravy side dish for Indian flat breads such as naan, roti, parathas. It has paneer and green peas as main ingredients.
    20 mins
    Mutter paneer recipe

    4. Shahi paneer

    A popular restaurant style dish, rich with cream in tomato base. This paneer recipe is a perfect side dish for all Indian flat breads and mild pulaos.

    Shahi paneer recipe

    5 from 2 votes
    Shahi paneer is a rich gravy made with paneer in a tomato based gravy with cream, butter to make it rich and delicious
    25 mins
    Shahi-paneer-recipe

    Quick & easy

    1. Kadai paneer

    Want to prepare something quick for lunch or dinner? Kadai paneer is most flavorful side dish you can prepare under 30 mins.

    Kadai paneer recipe

    4.92 from 12 votes
    Kadai paneer is one of the easiest paneer recipes I make. Learn how to make the easiest kadai paneer, with simple method. Full video, stepwise pictures post
    Kadai paneer recipe

    2. Paneer sandwich

    Quick fix for your hunger pangs, yet a filling one. Aren't they tempting. Learn how to make it below.

    Paneer sandwich recipe

    4.67 from 3 votes
    Paneer sandwich is easy delicious, kid’s favorite sandwich. It can also be a quick fix for a filling tea time snack for your whole family.
    20 mins
    paneer sandwich

    3. Paneer dosa

    If you have dosa batter, this is very easy to prepare home style paneer dosa. Do not forget to pair it up with peanut chutney as shown.

    paneer dosa recipe

    4 from 3 votes
    Easy paneer dosa recipe, with simple method to prepare stuffed dosa. Perfect for breakfast and dinner.
    20 mins
    paneer dosa

    Snack time

    1. Paneer pakora

    With green chutney smeared in the paneer, it is delicious as such and very easy to prepare too.

    Stuffed paneer pakora

    4.67 from 3 votes
    Stuffed paneer pakora with green chutney sandwiched between the paneer slices and made pakora. Full video, step by step pictures recipe.
    20 mins
    stuffed-paneer-recipe

    2. Momos

    Paneer momos with wheat flour momo skin. A healthier version of the regular momo you make.

    Paneer momos recipe

    4.75 from 4 votes
    Paneer momos is a famous street food in India. Homemade momos with a flavourful paneer stuffing and I made the outer covering dough with wheat flour. with step by step pictures, full video.
    25 mins
    how-to-make-paneer-momos-1

    3. Hariyali paneer tikka

    Paneer with green marinade make a tasty snack. You do not even need a side dish, good as such.

    Hariyali paneer tikka recipe

    5 from 4 votes
    Hariyali paneer tikka recipe, tasty jazzed up paneer tikka with green chutney mixed to the marinade. With quick video, step by step pictures.
    20 mins
    hariyali-paneer-tikka

    Specials

    1. Pudina paneer

    Have mint to finish? you can try this exotic white base gravy with fresh or dried mint.

    Pudina paneer gravy recipe, Mint gravy

    4.67 from 3 votes
    Pudina paneer in white gravy, no tomato gravy for paneer. Quick video, stepwise pictures recipe. Pudina paneer gravy with dried mint
    25 mins
    pudina-paneer

    2. South Indian style paneer

    Paneer kurma is best combination for chapathi and rice variety like ghee rice.

    Paneer kurma recipe

    5 from 3 votes
    Learn how to make Paneer kurma. Paneer in a coconut, cashew, spices, onion, tomato based gravy. Fennel seeds makes the kurma really flavourful that will linger in your taste buds.
    20 mins
    paneer-kurma-recipe

    3. Paneer biryani

    Layer style biryani with golden fried paneer and caramelized onion.

    Paneer biryani recipe

    5 from 2 votes
    Paneer biryani recipe, layering style. Fragrant, delicious results with spices, kewra water, saffron for perfect biryani. Full video, stepwise pictures recipe.
    40 mins
    paneer-biryani-recipe

    4. Methi paneer

    Paneer subji style with methi leaves and spices for a quick side dish fix.

    Methi paneer dry

    5 from 1 vote
    Methi paneer dry style is a quick and easy to prepare side dish that goes well with both rice and roti.
    15 mins
    methi-paneer

    5. Pesto paneer sandwich

    Have pesto in hand? This is a must try variation for surprising your family.

    Pesto paneer sandwich recipe

    4.50 from 2 votes
    Pesto paneer sandwich recipe, a delicious sandwich with pesto twist. You can use store bought ready made pesto sauce for quick preparation, quite filling snack, perfect for hungry kids back from school.
    paneer-pesto-sandwich.jpg

    Add to other dishes

    You can also add paneer to other regular dishes like the one below. The soft cottage cheese makes a good add to our regular pav bhaji taking to another level.

    Paneer pav bhaji recipe

    5 from 3 votes
    Learn how to make Paneer pav bhaji recipe, step by step and full video recipe. A delicious twist to the regular pav bhaji, perfect for get togethers and birthday party menu.
    30 mins
    paneer-pav-bhaji-recipe

    Quickly marinate paneer and make pizza toppings with it. Perfect party dinner idea.

    Paneer tikka pizza recipe

    5 from 1 vote
    Paneer tikka pizza recipe with step by step detailed pictures. Perfect to suit Indian taste buds with spicy paneer tikka marinade.
    15 mins
    Paneer tikka pizza

    Vegetable jalfrezi is best way to make your kids eat vegetables along with paneer. Make it as wrap or serve as sabji, any way you want.

    Paneer Jalfrezi recipe

    5 from 1 vote
    Paneer jalfrezi is a quick sabji recipe with spices and masala powders. Filling and satisfying side dish or roll it in a roti for a quick bite or lunch box.
    25 mins
    paneer jalfrezi

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    Comments

    1. AparnaRajeshkumar

      May 16, 2014 at 8:06 am

      what a collection ? though i prepared most of the thing. The clicks are pretty, to try again 😀

      Reply
    2. Sindhujabalaji

      May 16, 2014 at 8:22 am

      Paneer paratha.....it simulate me to try now itself...lovely clicks

      Reply
    3. Traditionally Modern Cook

      May 16, 2014 at 9:57 am

      This comment has been removed by the author.

      Reply
    4. Saraswathychackravarthy

      May 16, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      Delicious preparation

      Reply
    5. poornima rajendran

      May 17, 2014 at 2:20 am

      Hi raks superb collection....

      Reply
    6. mullai

      May 17, 2014 at 7:14 am

      I keep making your kadai paneer again and again on popular demand !

      Reply
    7. Shama Nagarajan

      May 17, 2014 at 7:52 am

      delicious yummy delights

      Reply
    8. Jayrajan G

      May 17, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      That's nice ! Apart from cooking , what u do in your spare time ?

      Reply
    9. najmunnisa ali

      May 20, 2014 at 12:21 am

      Hi...iam a silent follower f urs..ur meduvada ws my frst try..n it w a a big hit. ..most f ur recipes hav been tried out...n been successful. .
      How mch pizzas wud ur pizza base yield??? Pls reply...

      Reply
    10. Raks anand

      May 20, 2014 at 12:23 am

      My Pizza yeild one large pizza as we get in the shops.

      Reply
    11. The Gastronomic Bong

      May 27, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Raks, I have just started following you.. n your recipes are super.. I an a huge paneer lover.. and these paneer dishes look lip smacking..

      Reply
    12. ak sh

      July 11, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Hi Raks m simply lovin all ur recipes .. u r doin great job.. ur my fav blogger... I hv tried few recipes n they turned out so good... keep up the good work

      Reply
    13. Mahalakshmi Sathiamoorthy

      August 24, 2015 at 4:51 am

      All the recipes are looking so yummy and easy to make at home...thnks raji foe giving such awsm dishes

      Reply
    14. DSK

      March 24, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Hi, I am fan of urs.. I do lot of recipes from ur site... I am cooking some paneer recipes... mostly kadai paneer.. sometimes I make paneer at home sometimes buy from shop... the problem is paneer dont taste well.. I mean it doesnt taste along with the dish.. it dont hav any taste AND DONT MINGLE WITH THE DISH... I searched so many places for solution.. but I couldnt find any.. can u advise...

      Reply
    15. Raks anand

      March 24, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Paneer cannot absorb the spices to my knowledge, so do not taste paneer alone, have it with the masalas 🙂 If you want, you can cut the paneer into smaller cubes. I assume you are soaking the paneer in hot water before using.

      Reply
    16. Sumathi's Kitchen

      May 10, 2016 at 10:51 am

      Good pics.Welcoming as always

      Reply
    17. Unknown

      January 05, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Raks,
      I'm a fan of yours too and each time I think of trying something new, I prefer to follow your recipes first and then check out for others......I would request to share paneer65 recipe since I did not find in your recipe index....

      Mamta.

      Reply
    18. Raks anand

      January 05, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      Sorry, will update soon. Thanks for your lovely words 🙂 Heres the link http://www.rakskitchen.net/2016/11/how-to-make-paneer-65-paneer-65-recipe.html
      You can use the search box too to find a recipe

      Reply
    19. Supraja Prahladh

      May 28, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      I enjoyed making many reciepes from this site. All of them came out well. It is because of the precise measurement helps furnished by ur site.. Thanks so much for making our lives easier..!! 😀 way to go..!

      Reply

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