Indian Cheese Dishes

Palak paneer is a popular Indian vegetarian dish made with paneer cheese in a rich, thick sauce consisting of puréed spinach mixed with tomatoes, garam masala, garlic, and numerous spices. The key ingredients are even mentioned in the name ... READ MORE

Indian saag paneer is a famous vegetable curry which incorporates diced paneer cheese doused in a creamy mixture of fresh leafy greens, also known under the name saag. It is typically made with mustard, fenugreek, spinach, bathua... READ MORE

Originating from India's Moghul cuisine, shahi paneer is a cheese curry that is prepared with paneer cheese, onions, cashews, and a rich, spicy tomato-cream sauce. The dish is typically accompanied by Indian breads such as naan, roti, or puri. Oft... READ MORE

Kadai paneer is a traditional dish that's cooked in a unique wok called kadai, hence the name. The dish is made by cooking paneer cheese and bell peppers with freshly ground spices called kadai masala. There are two main versions of the dish &ndas... READ MORE

This North Indian tikka variety consists of a combination of marinated paneer cheese and vegetables that are cooked in a tandoor - a traditional Indian oven. This vegetarian version of tikka is based on paneer, a crumbly cheese w... READ MORE

Mattar paneer is a popular vegetarian dish of North Indian origin, made with peas and paneer cheese in a garam masala-spiced tomato sauce. The rich, thick curry is a specialty of Punjab, but it is widely enjoyed throughout India. Traditionally, th... READ MORE

Paneer makhani is a traditional curry originating from Punjab. The dish has a few versions, but it’s usually made with a combination of paneer cheese and a gravy consisting of ghee, tomatoes, cashews, cream, green chili peppers, garam masala... READ MORE

Chilli paneer is a traditional Indo-Chinese dish that's served as an appetizer. The dish consists of paneer cheese that's cut into cubes, fried, and mixed with a sweet, sour, and spicy sauce. There are three versions of the dish – dry, semi-... READ MORE

Paneer kulcha is a traditional dish that's especially popular in its flaky Amritsari-style version. The dish consists of leavened flatbread called kulcha that's stuffed with paneer cheese. Although there are many variations, the flatbread is usual... READ MORE

Kathi roll is a popular Indian street food consisting of flatbreads filled with meat, vegetables, or both. This version of a kathi roll features paneer or Indian cottage cheese. The cheese is cut into cubes and it's then usually marinated in a com... READ MORE

Achari paneer tikka is a traditional appetizer originating from India, and it's especially popular in Punjabi cuisine. The dish consists of paneer that's marinated in achari (pickling spices) masala, and it's then grilled, usually in a tandoor ove... READ MORE

Pudina paneer tikka is a traditional appetizer or a snack originating from the northern parts of the country. The dish consists of paneer cheese that's marinated with mint and a variety of spices, then grilled. The ingredients typically include pa... READ MORE

Paneer Amritsari is a traditional dish originating from the Punjab region. The dish is usually made with a combination of paneer cheese, ginger-garlic paste, oil, garam masala, and a variety of other Indian spices such as ajwain seeds, coriander, ... READ MORE

Handi paneer is a traditional dish consisting of paneer and creamy gravy cooked in a handi, a shallow Indian pot with a wide bottom. The gravy is made with cashews, ghee, onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, yogurt, and a variety of herbs and spices ... READ MORE