Paneer Recipes

Paneer is a staple ingredient in many Indian recipes. The flavour, texture and ability to absorb spices means that paneer lends itself to curry dishes extremely well.

If you're overwhelmed by the variety of paneer curries available, here are some of the most popular recipes, along with brief descriptions to help you decide which one to cook tonight:

Palak paneer: A creamy curry made with paneer cubes, simmered in a delicious spiced spinach sauce.

Paneer butter masala: A rich and creamy curry made with paneer cubes in a buttery, tomato-based sauce.

Matar paneer: A modern vegetarian Punjabi dish made from peas and paneer in a tomato-based sauce, spiced with garam masala.

Kadai paneer: A tangy dish cooked in a wok with tomatoes, peppers and spices. You'll love kadai paneer if you like spicy food.

Paneer do pyaza: A flavourful dish where the paneer is cooked with onions and a variety of spices, giving it an instantly recognisable sweet-meets-tangy flavour.

Paneer lababdar: A popular rich and creamy dish made with cubed paneer cooked in a tomato and cashew-based sauce, flavoured with a blend of traditional aromatic spices.

Paneer tikka: A punchy dish with juicy chunks of paneer marinated in hot and sour tandoori masala, skewered with onion petals and pepper.

For a simple but tasty curry meal, try our Paneer Curry recipe.

One of the most popular spinach-based curries in Indian cuisine is palak paneer. This recipe, when combined with cheesy paneer, creates a bold and creamy vegetarian curry. Perfect for any vegetarian meal plan, here is an easy palak paneer recipe you can try.

Prepare the spinach: Boil the spinach in water for three minutes until it wilts. Place in a bowl of cool water and mix together.

Cook the paneer: Add oil to a pan and cook over medium heat. Add paneer pieces to the pan and cook each side for two minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Cook the onions: Add more oil to the pan and cumin, followed by chopped onion, green chillis, garlic and ginger. Cook until the onions are browned.

Add spices: Keep the contents in the pan and add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, chilli powder and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften.

Mix the recipe: Add the spinach to the pan and stir while cooking. Once combined, add the paneer and mix. Let simmer for a few minutes. Add cream and garam masala to taste. For a similar recipe from our collection, try our Paneer & Spinach Curry or Sweet Potato, Spinach & Paneer Curry recipe.