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collection of 24 indian paneer recipes - paneer or cottage cheese is an ingredient which is popular in the indian vegetarian cuisine.

paneer dishes can be made in various ways, either as a dry curry or with gravy. it can be combined with with veggies like peas, potatoes, capsicum, spinach or even with mushroom.

to make the paneer dishes, you can either buy ready made cottage cheese from market or you can also make paneer at home. i always prefer to make paneer at home since its cheaper and also more hygienic. homemade paneer is softer and better than the store brought one.

paneer if often made on festive or celebratory occasions. also when there are guests at home. some of the recipe mentioned below can be made when guests arriving or you want to make a special dish for an occasion. most of the paneer recipes in this collection are tried and tested by the readers.

paneer butter masala soft succulent cottage cheese cubes in a creamy tomato based gravy.	palak paneer soft paneer cubes cooked in a smooth spinach curry
kadai paneer dry restaurant style semi dry curry made with cottage cheese, capsicum/green bell peppers & indian spices.	kadai paneer gravy slightly spicy and tangy recipe of cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes and freshly ground coriander and dry red chilies in a kadai.
matar paneer spiced and home style curry with peas and cottage cheese	shahi paneer royal & semi sweet gravy with soft paneer cubes.
malai kofta potato and paneer koftas in a creamy, rich, mild and lightly sweet gravy.	aloo paneer kofta a melt in the mouth soft textured koftas with a crisp exterior.
paneer makhani succulent cooked cottage cheese cubes in a lightly spiced smooth sauce of tomatoes & cream, with a hint of tang & sweetness.	malai paneer semi dry dish of creamy and lightly spiced cottage cheese cubes. a restaurant style recipe.
paneer tikka spiced marinated grilled cottage cheese cubes. popular tandoori snack	paneer tikka masala grilled paneer cubes in onion-tomato-yogurt based curry.
quick paneer tikka quick cocktail or mocktail snack with paneer and bell pepper.	paneer pakora gram flour coated cottage cheese fritters. a fried snack.
chilli paneer a spicy and saucy indo chinese recipe of chilli paneer	paneer manchurian sweet and sour indo chinese recipe.
paneer jalfrezi tangy, mild and semi dry dish of paneer cooked with vegetables. step by step recipe.	tawa paneer masala a semi dry curry with bell pepper, onions, tomatoes and paneer cubes cooked on tawa or a griddle. popular restaurant side dish.
paneer tikka pizza whole wheat pizza recipe with paneer tikka topping.	paneer veg sandwich sandwich made using paneer, veggies and herbs.
paneer bhurji scrambled spiced cottage cheese recipe.	paneer pav bhaji popular street food of mumbai.
dhingri dolma a delectable mushroom paneer recipe from the awadhi cuisine.	aloo paneer tikki easy and quick recipe for making tikkis or patties with potatoes and paneer.