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Paneer Recipes (40+ Easy and Quick Indian Paneer Recipes)

August 21, 2019 By Kanan / 2 Comments

Paneer Recipes (40 Easy and Quick Indian Paneer Recipes)

Paneer is an extremely popular ingredient in Indian cuisine, especially in Punjabi, North Indian cuisine. At home we love paneer and so I make many different recipes using paneer. Here I am sharing the collection of 40 Paneer recipes. Every recipe has step by step photos.

Paneer Recipes (40 Easy and Quick Indian Paneer Recipes)

Paneer is not only tasty but a good source of high-quality protein to vegetarians. It is rich in healthy nutrients like calcium, vitamin D. It is a good source of vitamin A and minerals. Along with this, it contains fat. So it should be consumed in moderation.

In this paneer recipes collection, I have shared many classic traditional dishes like palak paneer, matar paneer. This list also includes fusion dishes, snacks, starters, and rice dishes.

This collection is divided into the below categories. Click the link for quick access.
– Basics
– Curry and dry sabji using paneer
– Rice dishes using paneer
– Paratha using paneer
– Snacks, starters, fusion recipes using paneer
– Dessert using paneer

Basics to make paneer recipes:

Because this is the collection of paneer recipes, how can I not mention the simple and easy method of making paneer and use of its leftover whey?

1). How to make paneer – Just required two ingredients: milk and lemon juice. Making at home is economical and not to forget very easily. As always fresh tastes much better than store bought. But once in a while, I do use store-bought ones as a convenience.

How to make Paneer | Cottage cheese recipe | Homemade Paneer Recipe
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2). Beverages made using paneer whey – after making paneer you will have whey liquid which is very nutritious. So do not make mistake of throwing it. You can use in soup, dal, curries, making the roti, paratha dough. Or make drinks with the addition of fruits.

Whey drinks
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Paneer Recipes: Curry and Sabzi

Below is the list of 24 easy to make paneer gravy and dry sabji recipes. The best served with tawa paratha, lachha paratha, naan, garlic naan, pudina paratha or tandoori roti. Gravy dishes can be served with basmati rice or jeera rice or peas pulao.

1). Palak Paneer – The most popular paneer gravy where paneer cubes are simmered in mild, vibrant green spinach gravy. Few tips are shared to retain spinach’s green color. This tastes so delicious just like restaurant style.

Punjabi Palak Paneer Recipe (Restaurant style)
4.5 from 4 votes

2). Kadai Paneer – Freshly ground kadai masala is used here which gives the really good flavor. Paneer cubes are simmered into chunky, spicy tomato gravy.

Kadai Paneer Recipe (Restaurant style Kadai Paneer Gravy)
4.59 from 12 votes
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3). Paneer butter masala – another popular paneer dish which you will find in every Indian restaurant’s menu. Paneer pieces are simmered into buttery, spicy, creamy onion tomato gravy.

How to make paneer butter masala
5 from 13 votes
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4). Matar paneer – This is home-style, light version of gravy. Paneer and green peas are cooked into medium spicy, non-creamy onion tomato gravy. Tips are shared to make it restaurant style.

Matar Paneer Recipe | Punjabi mutter paneer curry recipe
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5). Paneer tikka masala – Paneer cubes are marinated, grilled and simmered into a creamy, rich gravy. Marinating paneer requires some pre-plan and resting time in the fridge. Other than it is one of the easy paneer recipes.

Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe (Restaurant Style)
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6). Paneer do pyaza – Paneer and onions are coated with thick, spicy, creamy gravy. Onions are used in two forms and double in quantity vs paneer.

Paneer do pyaza recipe (Restaurant style)
5 from 3 votes
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7). Shahi paneer –  This is Punjabi version which is adapted from Mughalai cuisine. Very aromatic yet spicy, creamy gravy is made from onion, tomato, and cashews.

Punjabi Shahi Paneer Recipe (Restaurant style)
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8). Paneer bhurji – This is a traditional method of making bhurji. This can be served as a breakfast with bread toast and coffee/tea. Or serve as a main course with roti or paratha. You can make roll by stuffing bhurji, sliced onions, chaat masala, and green chutney into the paratha.

Paneer Bhurji Recipe | How to make paneer bhurji
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9). Tawa paneer – This dry sabji is made on tawa. Paneer cubes are marinated in spices and pan-fried. Later they are cooked into spicy tomato sauce and mixed with caramelized onions.

Tawa Paneer Recipe | Paneer tawa masala recipe
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10). Paneer jalfrezi – Sautéed vegetables and paneer strips are coated with thick, spicy, tangy gravy. This is a semi-dry curry recipe.

Paneer Jalfrezi recipe | How to make paneer jalfrezi
5 from 4 votes
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11). Paneer lababdar – “Lababdar” means a strong desire of something and complete surrender to it. Lababdar as a term is attached to this dish to signify complete surrender of one’s taste buds to that dish.

Paneer Lababdar Recipe | Restaurant style paneer lababdar
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12). Paneer bhurji gravy – The grated paneer is mixed into a spicy, chunky onion, tomato, capsicum gravy. This is a different version than traditional dry bhurji.

Paneer Bhurji Gravy Recipe | How to make Paneer Bhurji Curry
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13). Mughalai shahi paneer – This is the white gravy paneer dish. Mildly spiced onion, yogurt gravy is very flavorful. This gravy has to be aromatic since Mughalai cuisine is known for that.

Mughlai Shahi Paneer Recipe (Mughlai Paneer in White Gravy)
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14). Paneer masala – The cooking method is different and unusual. Instead of sautéing onion tomato for longer (bhuno method), we are cooking for less time, adding ketchup and corn starch for flavor and thickness.

Paneer masala recipe | How to make paneer masala
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15) Malai kofta – The popular kofta curry where koftas are made from grated paneer, boiled potatoes, nuts, and spices. Then deep fried and cooled. At the time of serving, the koftas are dipped into heavy cream (malai) and added into the gravy.

How to make malai kofta restaurant style
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16) Paneer makhani – Makhani means buttery. So here paneer cubes are added into mildly spices, buttery tomato gravy. This is a restaurant-style dish that you can’t stop yourself for a second serving.

Paneer Makhani Recipe (Makhani Sauce / Gravy)
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17) Paneer pasanda – Stuffed or sandwiched paneer triangles are fried and added into the brown onion-tomato gravy. This is the lengthy and time-consuming recipe, but totally worth to make it occasionally.

Paneer pasanda recipe (How to make paneer pasanda recipe)
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18) Paneer kofta curry – This is unique kofta curry recipe where koftas are stuffed with nuts. Then deep fried and added into a creamy, rich, flavorful red gravy.

Paneer Kofta Recipe (How to make Paneer Kofta Curry)
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19) Achari paneer – Here achar (or achaar) is the Hindi term meaning pickle. As the name says, the gravy is made from pickling spices which are usually used in making typical Indian pickle.

Achari Paneer Recipe (Achari Paneer Masala Gravy with Pickling Spices)
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20) Aloo paneer – shallow fried potato and paneer pieces are added into typical puniabi onion tomato gravy. Not so popular combination but trust me it is too good.

Aloo Paneer Recipe (How to make Aloo Paneer Curry Recipe)
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21) Chana paneer – The two popular Punjabi dishes chole and paneer are combined for good. Boiled chickpeas and paneer are cooked into the creamy gravy.

Chana paneer recipe | Chole Paneer | Punjabi chole paneer masala
4.5 from 2 votes
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22) Methi malai paneer – Fresh fenugreek leaves and paneer are simmered into spicy onion gravy. It has different taste from usual Punjabi gravy.

Methi malai paneer recipe
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23) Instant pot matar paneer – The popular matar paneer is made quickly in Instant pot. It takes just 2 minutes if you have frozen onion tomato masala ready. It is perfect for busy days.

Instant Pot Matar Paneer Masala Recipe (10 Minutes Mutter Paneer in IP)
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24) Instant pot butter paneer – Again the quick one using onion tomato masala and made in instant pot.

Instant Pot Butter Paneer Masala Recipe
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25) Instant pot palak paneer – This copycat restaurant style recipe is a must try recipe! You get an incredibly delicious taste with creamy, smooth, rich texture.

Palak paneer recipe made in instant pot
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Paneer Recipes: Rice dishes

1). Paneer biryani – This paneer biryani is an incredibly flavorful and perfectly filling recipe. I am sure you’ll want this in your lunch/dinner menu again and again! It’s so easy to make and will be ready under 1 hour! It tastes too good when paired with mint raita and papad.

Hyderabadi Paneer Dum Biryani Recipe
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2). Paneer pulao – It is mild, flavorful and aromatic rice dish made from basmati rice, sauteed paneer cubes and saffron with few whole spices. You can have it with raita. But we prefer with dal tadka or dal makhani.

BEST Paneer Pulao Recipe (Paneer Rice)
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3). Paneer fried rice – This is Indian Chinese style fried rice recipe with the addition of paneer cubes. This is 100 times better than regular veg fried rice.

Paneer Fried Rice Recipe
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Paneer Recipes: Paratha (Indian breads)

So far I have shared 2 stuffed paratha recipes using paneer. Enjoy it as a heavy breakfast or brunch. It can be packed into the lunch box with a side of yogurt or raita or pickle.

1). Paneer paratha – Traditional method where stuffing is made from crumbled or grated paneer mixed with spices and fresh herbs.

Paneer Paratha Recipe (How to make Punjabi Paneer Paratha)
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2). Palak paneer paratha – The stuffing is made same as traditional paneer paratha. But the outer layer means the paratha dough has spinach puree and some spices. It adds more flavor and nutrients.

Palak paneer paratha recipe | Paneer stuffed palak paratha recipe
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Paneer Recipes: Snacks, fusion dishes

In this category, you will find few popular starter or appetizers; few recipes are indo-chinese versions.

1). Paneer tikka – The popular tandoori paneer tikka made two ways (in the oven and on the stove top). It tastes exactly the same as restaurant style when served with sliced onions and mint chutney.

Paneer Tikka Recipe (How to make best paneer tikka recipe)
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2). Paneer sandwich – Very quick and easy recipe that can be ready in 15 minutes only. Perfect as protein packed breakfast or snack. I have used my toaster but you can use your grill pan or grill machine.

Paneer Sandwich Recipe (How to make Paneer Sandwich Recipe)
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3). Chili paneer – A popular indo–chinese starter dish that is made from paneer, onion and capsicum.

Chilli Paneer Dry Recipe | Indo-Chinese Chilli Paneer Recipe
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4). Paneer Manchurian dry – Another indo–chinese starter dish where deep fried, crispy paneer cubes are coated with spicy, sour and slightly sweet sauce.

Paneer Manchurian Dry Recipe (How to make Dry Paneer Manchurian)
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5). Paneer Manchurian (gravy) – Now the starter dish turned into the main course. Since it is the gravy version, so best served with veg fried rice or plain rice.

Paneer Manchurian Recipe (How to make Paneer Manchurian Gravy Recipe)
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6). Paneer pav bhaji – the popular Mumbai street food pav bhaji has addition of paneer. If you love pav bhaji and paneer both then I am sure this will be your new favorite.

Paneer pav bhaji recipe | How to make paneer pav bhaji
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7). Paneer 65 – This Hyderabadi paneer starter recipe is deliciously bright, flavorful, spicy and super easy to make.  To make it healthy, I have used air fryer instead if traditional deep-frying method.

How to make paneer 65
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Paneer Recipes: Desserts / Sweets

True, paneer is used not only in making savories but desserts too. For some desserts, you cannot use store bought paneer. You must make fresh paneer aka cheena. Meaning just curdle the milk and drain the milk solids and use in the recipe, no need to set the paneer to make cubes.

1). Paneer modak (Malai modak) – delicious tasting modak made from ONLY TWO ingredients, paneer, and condensed milk. Kesar is added for some flavor, but it is optional.

Malai modak recipe (Paneer modak), How to make malai ladoo/modak
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2). Kalakand – This is the instant version where fresh cheena is made. Once cheena is made it is cooked with sugar and milk. Then it is flavored with cardamom powder.

Kalakand recipe (How to make kalakand recipe) Diwali sweets
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3). Rasgulla – A traditional bengali sweet recipe. Soft and spongy, melt in your mouth milk solids ball are in sweet sugar syrup.

Rasgulla recipe | How to make rasgulla | Soft, spongy rasgulla
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4). Rasmalai – spongy rasgullas soaked in rich, sweet, thickened, saffron flavored milk. At the time of serving, it is garnished with your choice of nuts.

Rasmalai Recipe | How to make rasmalai
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  1. Arthi Naik

    May 20, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    This is a wonderful set of paneer dishes. Mouth watering and delicious. Thank you for the same!

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    • Kanan

      May 21, 2019 at 11:05 am

      yup, sure they are delicious.

      Reply

KananHi, I am Kanan!

I share easy, delicious vegetarian recipes (mostly Indian), Eggless and vegan baking recipes that will make your life easy in kitchen.

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