Paneer is a fresh cheese made by curdling milk with lemon juice, vinegar, or a food-grade acid, then pressing the resulting curds into a block. Unlike other cheeses, paneer is not aged or fermented and has a mild flavor and crumbly texture, and its texture is soft, spongy, and squeaky. This texture helps it to absorb the flavors of sauces or marinades.
It can be used in a variety of dishes, such as curries, appetizers, desserts, and even snacks. Paneer is a great source of protein and other essential nutrients, making it a healthy and nutritious addition to any diet. It is also versatile and can be cooked in a variety of ways – from grilling and frying to baking and steaming – so it can easily be incorporated into any meal.
If you are looking for ideas on how to prepare our paneer, see below for some tasty suggestions.
Recipes
Simple Chilli Paneer
Chilli Paneer is a popular Indo/Chinese dish made of Indian cheese, lightly fried with chunky peppers and onions – coated in a rich, sticky chilli sauce. This is a quick and easy version made with ingredients found in most Guyanese supermarkets...
Tandoori Paneer Skewers
This quick vegetarian main is perfect for weeknights – grill skewers of paneer cheese and vegetables. INGREDIENTS 2 x 225g blocks paneer, cut into 3cm pieces 150g pot natural yogurt 3 tbsp tandoori paste 4 limes, 3 juiced, 1 cut into wedges...
Restaurant Style Chilli Paneer
Chilli Paneer is a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer, consisting of batter-fried paneer cubes tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy chilli sauce. The addition of garlic and green chilies gives the dish an aromatic pungent flavor, while chilli sauce...
Paneer Popcorn (Nuggets)
A recipe inspired by the popular popcorn chicken/chicken nuggets, but adapted for vegetarians or paneer lovers. These popcorn recipes are an ideal snack recipes or party starters and is also much loved by kids. INGREDIENTS For Marination: 11...
Paneer Kheer
The recipe tastes somewhat like Rasmalai with soft succulent crumbled paneer in flavored and sweetened milk. This paneer kheer has been flavored with cardamom powder, saffron and rose water. Cardamom powder is a must. Rose water gives a beautiful...