10 Delicious and Easy Paneer Recipes for a Flavorful Meal

 10 Delicious and Easy Paneer Recipes for a Flavorful Meal

1. Paneer Butter Masala: Cook paneer in a creamy tomato-based sauce with spices like coriander, cumin, and garam masala.
2. Palak Paneer: Cook chopped spinach with spices and blend into a puree, then stir in cubed paneer and simmer until heated through.
3. Paneer Tikka Masala: Marinate paneer in spices and yogurt, then grill or bake until lightly charred and cooked in a spicy tomato sauce.
4. Matar Paneer: Cook green peas and paneer in a tomato-based sauce with spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala.
5. Shahi Paneer: Cook paneer in a rich, creamy sauce made from cream, tomatoes, and spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Paneer Bhurji: Scramble paneer with spices, onion, and green chilies for a quick and easy dish.
7. Paneer Kofta: Mix grated paneer with spices and veggies, then deep fry until golden brown to make delicious balls.
8. Paneer Stuffed Paratha: Stuff a paratha with a mixture of paneer, spices, and veggies for a tasty and filling breakfast.
9. Paneer Tawa Masala: Cook paneer with spices and veggies on a tawa (a flat griddle) for a quick and easy dish.
10. Paneer 65: Marinate paneer in spices, then deep fry until crispy for a tasty snack or appetizer.

1. Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients:

• 500g paneer, cut into cubes
• 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
• 4 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and fry for a minute until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
4. Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
5. Return the pureed mixture to the pan and add the coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes until the spices are fragrant.
6. Add the cubed paneer to the pan and cook for a few minutes until heated through.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves. Enjoy!

2. Palak Paneer

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spinach, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, minced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add chopped tomato and cook until it turns mushy.
4. Add the spinach and spices (coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt) to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
5. Allow the mixture to cool down, then blend it into a puree.
6. In the same pan, pour the puree back and bring it to a boil.
7. Add the cubed paneer and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
9. Serve hot and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

3. Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients:

• 1 pound paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, minced
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Add the cubed paneer to the mixture and mix well.
2. Cover the bowl and marinate the paneer in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
3. Skewer the marinated paneer and grill or bake until lightly charred and cooked through.
4. In a pan, heat oil and add chopped onion. Cook until golden brown.
5. Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add chopped tomato and cook until it turns mushy.
7. Add the cooked and grilled paneer to the pan and stir gently.
8. Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
9. Serve hot and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

4. Matar Paneer

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, minced
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add chopped tomato and cook until it turns mushy.
4. Add the spices (coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt) to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add green peas to the pan and cook until they are tender.
6. Stir in the cubed paneer and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Serve hot and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

5. Shahi Paneer

Ingredients:

• 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 green cardamoms
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, minced
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat oil and add bay leaf, green cardamoms, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add chopped tomato and cook until it turns mushy.
5. Add the spices (coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, nutmeg powder, and salt) to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Stir in the cubed paneer and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Serve hot and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

6. Paneer Bhurji

Ingredients:

• 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), crumbled
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
2. Add chopped green chilies and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the spices (coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt) to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the crumbled paneer to the pan and stir gently.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the paneer is heated through.
6. Stir in the chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot.

7. Paneer Kofta

ingredients:

• 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), grated
• 1 medium potato, boiled and mashed
• 1/4 cup besan (chickpea flour)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine grated paneer, mashed potato, besan, chopped onion, green bell pepper, green chili, cilantro, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.
2. Mix everything well to form a smooth dough.
3. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small balls.
4. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Once hot, gently drop the kofta balls and fry until golden brown.
5. Drain the kofta balls on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
6. Serve hot with your favorite sauce or chutney.

8. Paneer Stuffed Paratha

Ingredients:

• For the stuffing:
• 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), crumbled
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• For the dough:
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Water as needed

Instructions:

1. To make the stuffing, mix together the crumbled paneer, chopped onion, green bell pepper, green chili, cilantro, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. To make the dough, combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add oil and mix well.
3. Slowly add water to the flour mixture and knead into a smooth dough.
4. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into small balls.
5. Take one ball of dough and flatten it with your palms.
6. Place a spoonful of the stuffing mixture in the center of the flattened dough.
7. Gently lift the edges of the dough and seal the stuffing inside.
8. Flatten the dough with a rolling pin to form a paratha.
9. Heat a griddle over medium heat. Once hot, place the paratha on the griddle and cook until golden brown on both sides.
10. Serve hot with chutney or pickle.

9. Paneer Tawa Masala

Ingredients:

• 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions:

1. Heat a tawa or a griddle over medium heat and add oil.
2. Once hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
3. Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
4. Add chopped tomato and green bell pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the spices (coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt) to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the cubed paneer to the pan and stir gently.
7. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the paneer is heated through.
8. Stir in the chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot.

10. Paneer 65

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. Mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add enough water to make a smooth batter.
3. Add the cubed paneer to the batter and mix well to coat.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5. Once hot, carefully drop the coated paneer cubes into the hot oil.
6. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Thank you for taking the time to read through all of these recipes. I hope they provide you with inspiration and helpful guidelines for cooking delicious paneer dishes. If you have any further questions or need clarification, don't hesitate to reach out. Happy cooking!