20 Most Popular Paneer Dishes, You Must Try Today!

20 Most Popular Paneer Dishes, You Must Try Today!

1.

Til-e-paneer

In this dish, Paneer Cubes are wrapped in a Batter which gives it its signature taste. In order to make this, the Paneer is chopped in similar pieces of same shapes and sizes. It is then marinated with a mixture of Yogurt and Masala for the combination of Spices to add to the Flavour. Another coating of Sesame Seeds is added to the succulent pieces of Paneer to give it that crunch it requires. It is then baked at the right temperature and served along with Onion Rings.

2.

Hot Paneer Sandesh Pudding

With the number of health freaks amongst us, we require more healthy dishes especially Desserts.As much as we love them, desserts do give us a lot of calories for intake. Thus, this healthy dessert- Hot Paneer Sandesh Pudding! It is absolutely guilt-free as you can dig your spoon into so many of these (it is prepared without any sugar! ).

3.

Dum Paneer Kali Mirch

Green Tea is a major source of antioxidants, which is why people are so fresh after drinking it! Especially the health-concerned ones! But you can’t add Green Tea to your daily dishes. What you can add is Black Pepper! Black Pepper contains a lot of antioxidants which is extremely healthy for you. Plus, the spicy peppery taste just makes all dishes taste better! This dish is prepared in luscious Gravy with light Spices and of course, Black Pepper. If you are in a mood to cheat, then you can add a little cream for perfection!

4.

Paneer Kofta

Do vegetarians have a tough time finding food to eat? That’s not true at all when you have delights such as Paneer Kofta. Paneer is a versatile element of the Indian cuisine which can be used to make any sort of dish yet will still be the hero of the dish. Paneer Koftas are dollops of mashed Paneer and vegetables which are fried. In fact,a Curry is later made with these Koftas. They taste best with Butter Naan.

5.

Paneer Bhurji With Kasoori Methi

Those of you who have cooked with Kasoori Methi will know how flavourful the addition of Kasoori Methi makes the dish. This one is one of the easiest in the list. Much like scrambled Eggs, sauteed Paneer with sauteed Onions, Tomato, Garlic, Spices, along with Kasoori Methi for that ultimate hint of surprise. Garnish with Cashew nuts!

6.

Veth Chaman

A popular Kashmiri dish, Veth Chaman is a frequenter in the households of Brahmins families residing in the area. The Paneer Cubes are first stir-fried in Mustard oil and Spices are further added. The dish is cooked with a Milk base.

7.

Paneer Makhni Biryani

Who said there could only be Chicken Biryani? To make this dish for your vegetarian friends, fry Cottage Cheese cubes and marinate them with Spices and half cook them in Gravy. Layer the half cooked Rice, Potatoes and the Paneer Makhni in a similar process as that of a Chicken Biryani and close the lid. Seal the container and cook it ‘dum’ style!

8.

Multani Paneer Tikka

We all know about Paneer Tikka, where paneer is marinated in a spice mixture and then slow cooked over a Tandoor. Multani Paneer Tikka is regular Paneer Tikka with a twist. Instead of just coating it with Spices, the Paneer is coated with Besan, Herbs and Spice and then cooked on the grill.

9.

Roomali Paneer And Chutney

Roomali Paneer is a dish which should be attempted by all novice chefs! It is creative and tasty and very inventive! Try your hand at this dish and serve with Chutney for best results.

10.

Paneer Kadhai Masala

Spice up your monotonous daily routine with this restaurant dish! Cook Paneer with Spices, Tomatoes, Onions and Coriander to produce this amazing dish. For an interesting combination, serve this with Ajwain Rotis.

11.

Paneer Dosa

South India has given us one of the most popular snacks of India including the mighty Dosa! Dosa has become so popular in all parts of the country and even outside that there are surprising variations which will surprise you! The Paneer Dosa is one such variety, where just as soon as the Dosa batter is poured into the tawa, a generous amount of Paneer is grated on it. As soon as it is crispy, it is folded and served with the very amazing Coconut Chutney and healthy Sambhar! You can even add Paneer to the Sambhar for an overdose of Paneer!

12.

Paneer Do Pyaza

Another restaurant favourite, Paneer Do Pyaza is a spicy alteration of the homemade Kadhai Paneer with a distinct taste and rich creamy flavour. It can be served with Rice or Roti.

13.

Paneer Sandwich

To make Paneer Sandwiches, all you need to do is make mashed potatoes and grate a generous amount of Paneer into it. Add Spices and Vegetables as per your choice, and mix the stuffing really well. Butter the Bread, and put the stuffing inside and grill them in a Sandwich maker for the best results.

14.

Palak Paneer

Palak generally is not a very likeable dish by kids! But after watching shows like Popeye, they do understand the benefits of eating Spinach. Thus, Indian mothers came up with Palak Paneer. It not only has the nutrients of Spinach, but also the goodness of Paneer.

15.

Matar paneer

Matar Paneer is a Paneer recipe where Paneer is cooked in Gravy with Green Peas. There is nothing like the unconditional love of Mom-made Matar Paneer.

16.

Kadhai Paneer

Paneer is cooked in a tangy Gravy to make this beautiful dish of Kadhai Paneer where Chillies, Tomatoes and fresh Coriander are used in abundance!

17.

Chilly Paneer

Indians are great at re-inventing dishes! Thus, Chilly Paneer! A Chinese dish where the Chicken of the Chilly Chicken is replaced with Paneer! A favourite amongst all Chinese food loving vegetarians!

18.

Tawa Paneer Masala

Tawa Paneer Masala is a semi dry Gravy dish, where Paneer is cooked with Onions, Tomatoes, and Capsicums on a tawa.

19.

Paneer Pulao

Paneer Pulao is a festival dish, which is incredibly easy to make! It is best served with Raita, Pickle and Papad!

20.

Paneer Paratha

Paratha, a crucial part of the North-Indian cuisine and diet of a person has many variations to it. Paneer paratha is one such variety where a Paratha is made with a stuffing of Paneer inside it.