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    You are here: Home / Recipe Collections / 15+ Indian Recipes of Paneer

    15+ Indian Recipes of Paneer

    Alpa Jain - Author of Culinary Shades.
    Modified: Nov 7, 2023 · Published: May 2, 2023 by Alpa Jain · Leave a Comment
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    Paneer is Indian cheese and a versatile ingredient in Indian cuisine. It makes curries, appetizers, side dishes, snacks, and desserts! Paneer can be made at home or can be store-bought.

    Whether you are doing weekly meal planning, or planning for an event, potluck, or party, a paneer dish is a great choice to include. It has no taste in itself and the curry and spices make it more delicious.

    This is an awesome collection of Indian recipes of paneer. You will find popular paneer recipes including curries like palak paneer, and matar paneer, a paneer barbeque recipe, delicious desserts, and more.

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    How To Make Paneer
    Paneer is Indian cottage cheese and is used to make a variety of appetizers, curries, and desserts. It can be easily made at home in an electric pressure cooker like Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Check out how to make paneer and store it for long.
    How to make paneer
    Home made paneer cut into cubes.

    Matar Paneer (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
    Matar paneer is a gluten-free, kid-friendly Indian curry made with peas and paneer. If you are looking for easy 30-minute meal ideas then matar paneer is one of the simple paneer recipes for lunch or dinner. Check out how to make matar paneer in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
    Matar paneer recipe
    Matar paneer in a bowl.

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    Palak Paneer | Instant Pot and Stovetop
    Palak paneer or spinach paneer is an Indian gluten-free curry made with spinach, Indian cottage cheese, and spices. This is an easy restaurant-style recipe to make palak paneer in Instant Pot or stovetop. It is kid friendly and can be made vegan by substituting paneer with tofu.
    Palak paneer recipe
    palak paneer in a bowl.

    Methi Malai Matar Paneer
    Methi malai matar paneer is a popular Indian curry made with fresh fenugreek leaves or kasuri methi, green peas, and paneer simmered in a cashew-based onion tomato gravy. It is served with rice or Indian bread. It is gluten-free and can be made vegan. Check out how to make methi malai matar paneer in the instant pot or on the stovetop.
    Methi malai matar paneer
    Methi Malai Matar curry served in a serving wok.

    Paneer Butter Masala (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
    Paneer butter masala is a popular vegetarian Indian paneer recipe. It is gluten-free and can be made vegan. It is perfect to serve with Indian bread like naan and roti. Check out this quick recipe to make paneer butter masala recipe in the Instant Pot or stovetop.
    Paneer butter masala
    Paneer Butter Masala in a serving bowl.

    Malai Kofta
    Malai kofta is a popular Indian curry and is usually served with naan. It is made of paneer dumplings served in a creamy cashew sauce. It is mild in spiciness and slightly sweet in taste. Check out how to make malai kofta balls in an air fryer and the cashew curry in the instant pot.
    Malai kofta recipe
    malai kofta served in a bowl.

    Veg Paneer Sizzler
    Veg paneer sizzler is a fancy dinner idea or a special occasion dinner recipe if you are looking for a gourmet dinner at home. Assorted roasted veggies and grilled paneer are served with fried rice on a hot cast iron sizzler plate. Sizzler sauce is then poured to get a sizzling effect. It is gluten-free and can be made vegan by substituting paneer with tofu!
    Veg paneer sizzler
    Veg paneer sizzler served on a iron sizzler plate.

    Paneer Pizza
    Paneer pizza is a delicious Indian-style pizza made with Indian cottage cheese topping. It is a fusion appetizer in which Indian cheese and vegetables are first marinated with Indian spices. Check out how to make this delicious paneer tikka pizza at home from scratch.
    Paneer pizza
    Paneer pizza slices in a plate.

    Paneer Paratha
    Paneer paratha is an Indian flatbread stuffed with a mixture made of paneer and spices. Learn the tips to make paneer paratha easily. Paneer paratha is served with sides like yogurt condiments, yogurt, pickles, chutneys, and tomato ketchup.
    Paneer paratha
    cut paneer paratha stacked in a plate.

    Paneer Barbeque
    This is an easy grilled paneer tikka recipe for vegetarian barbeque for summer. The infused spices and tanginess of yogurt combined with the smoky flavor from charcoal grilling will surely make you drool.
    Grilled paneer tikka
    grilled paneer tikka.

    Paneer Wrap
    Paneer wraps or paneer rolls are made with veggies, paneer, and some spices. These Indian-style tortilla wraps are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' school lunches, or office lunches.
    Paneer wraps
    veg paneer wraps served in a plate.

    Rasgulla in Instant Pot
    Rasgulla is an Indian dessert made with paneer. This is an easy recipe to make instant pot rasgulla without boiling water and sugar to make the syrup!
    Rasgulla in Instant Pot
    bowl full of rasgulla.

    Instant Pot Rasmalai
    Rasmalai is a popular Indian dessert. Check out how to make soft rasmalai with this easy instant pot recipe which does not require rasgulla!
    Instant Pot rasmalai
    2 pieces of Rasmalai served in a bowl.

    Cham Cham
    Cham cham or chom chom is an Indian sweet made from paneer. It can be made in various colors like pink, yellow or white. Check out how to make cham cham at home.
    Cham cham recipe
    cham cham in a plate.

    Kalakand
    Kalakand is a popular Indian dessert. It can be made with ricotta cheese or paneer. First paneer is made in instant pot and then kalakand is made in instant pot or stovetop.
    Kalakand recipe
    kalakand pieces in a tray.

    Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
    These Indian-style roasted air fryer stuffed peppers are vegetarian, gluten-free, delicious, easy to make, and have a fabulous aroma and flavor. They are made with no rice and are great as a side dish or an appetizer. Check out how to make stuffed bell peppers in an air fryer.
    Air fryer stuffed peppers
    Air fryer baked stuffed bell pepper served on a platter.

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