Paneer recipes

Paneer is fresh Indian cottage cheese that holds its shape in a hot pan. This collection lists the dishes in our library that use it as an essential ingredient: paneer bhurji, tikka, malai kofta, kadai paneer and palak-style curries.

Most are vegetarian and ready in about 30 to 40 minutes. Do not boil paneer for long in gravy or it turns rubbery; the steps note when to add it.

Storage and swaps: keep paneer in water in the fridge and use it within a few days of opening. Soaking cubes in warm salted water for ten minutes makes them softer. Firm tofu is the nearest swap for dry dishes like bhurji or tikka, though it will not taste of milk.

This collection has 8 dishes, including Palak Paneer, Paneer Bhurji, Malai Kofta. A typical recipe takes about 45 minutes, and each one comes with step-by-step instructions and cooking timers.