
dairy
Paneer
3 g1 teaspoon
9 g1 tablespoon
Measured purely by mass in grams | Crumbled/grated paneer; 1 cup cubed ≈140 g.
Instead of Paneer
Extra-firm tofuUse equal weight, pressed well to remove excess moisture and cut into cubes. Pan-fry lightly before adding; absorbs sauces similarly, though it lacks dairy sweetness.
HalloumiUse equal weight, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes to leach out excess salt. Holds shape during frying, but has a denser, saltier chew.
Recipes with Paneer

Achari Paneer
Paneer in Pickling Spices

Achari Paneer Tikka
Grilled (Broiled) Paneer in Pickling Spices

Achari Paneer Tikka (Thali)
Tandoori Paneer with Pickling Spices, Chilli & Yoghurt

Aloo Chutneywale
Chutney-coated Potatoes

Amritsari Kulcha
Baked Bread from Amritsar

Bhare Baghare Tamate
Stuffed Tomatoes

Bharwa Pudina Paneer Tikka
Paneer Skewers Stuffed with Mint & Coriander Chutney

Bharwan Aloo
Stuffed Potatoes

Bharwan Karele
Slow-cooked Stuffed Bitter Gourds

Bharwan Phoolgobi
Stuffed Grilled (Broiled) Cauliflower

Chaaman
Kashmiri Paneer

Chilli Paneer Fry

Dahi Ke Kebab (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Spiced Yoghurt & Paneer Kebabs with Chilli, Ginger & Garam Masala

Dakhani Paneer
Paneer in Tamarind Coconut Curry

Delica Pumpkin with Makhani Sauce & Hazelnut Crumble

Dhingri Dulma
Mushroom, (Bell) Pepper & Paneer Curry

Haraa Paneer Tikka

Hariali Paneer Tikka
Green Paneer Skewers

Jain-Style Mattar Paneer

Jaipuri Subz Seekh
Rajasthani Vegetarian Skewers

Kaju Subz ke Shami
Vegetarian Shami with Cashew Nuts

Karhai Paneer
Paneer & (Bell) Peppers in Tomato Sauce

Lauki ki Seekh
Skewered Pumpkin

Lehsuni Paneer Tikka
Garlic-flavoured Paneer

Lehsunwalli Palak Paneer
Spinach and Paneer Curry with Garlic and Chilli

Lukhmi
Vegetable-filled Pastries

Malai Kofta
Stuffed Paneer Dumplings

Malai Kofta (Thali)
Paneer Koftas in a Creamy Spiced Tomato Curry

Malai Kofte
Vegetable Dumplings in Spiced Tomato Curry

Matar Paneer
Paneer & Pea Curry

Matar Paneer
Paneer & Pea Curry

Matar-Paneer ka Paratha
Shallow-fried Spicy Peas & Paneer Stuffed Bread

Matterwali Tikki
Pan-grilled Pea Patties

Nargisi Seekh Kebab
Vegetable & Egg Skewers

Palak Paneer
Paneer with Spinach

Paneer Bhurji
Stir-Fried Paneer with Chilli, Turmeric and Peppers

Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer in a Creamy Cashew and Tomato Curry with Saffron, Garam Masala and Fenugreek

Paneer Jaipuri
Rajasthani Curried Paneer

Paneer Jhaal Frazie
Stir-fried Paneer

Paneer Kulcha
Flatbread Stuffed with Grated Paneer, Green Chilli, Ginger & Mint

Paneer Makhani
Paneer in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Paneer Pasanda
Stuffed Paneer in a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Paneer Tikka Kali Mirch
Peppery Paneer Skewers

Paneer di Bhurji
Paneer Scramble

Paneer ke Chawal
Indian Cheese Rice

Parval ki Mithai
Wax Gourd Sweets

Poha Pulao
Pressed Rice with Vegetables

Potoler Dolma
Wax Gourd Curry

Punjabi Achari Paneer
Paneer Curry with Yoghurt, Chilli and Lime Pickle

Punjabi Kadhai Paneer
Stir-Fried Paneer & Peppers in a Kadhai Masala

Punjabi Matar Paneer
Spiced Paneer with Tomato & Green Peas

Punjabi Matar Paneer Paratha
Layered Flatbreads Stuffed with Spicy Paneer, Peas, Ginger and Chaat Masala

Subz Seekh
Vegetarian Seekh Kebabs

Subz Seekh (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Potato, Paneer & Sweetcorn Kebabs

Subz ke Kakori
Vegetarian Skewers

Tamatar Chaaman
Paneer in Thick Tomato Sauce

Tandoori Bharwan Paneer
Grilled Stuffed Paneer

Tandoori Bharwan Tamatar
Grilled Stuffed Tomatoes

Thanda Achari Paneer
Cold Paneer in Pickling Spices

Zafrani Paneer Tikka
Saffron-Infused Paneer with Chilli, Ginger and Yoghurt

