Paneer is something one can never have enough of. It is a great vegetarian ingredient that can add life to any party or get-together. Indian cuisine has got a range of starters, curries, sweets, salads and more, and paneer is literally everywhere. And actually, paneer or cottage cheese is the simplest cheese to make at home and unlike other cheeses, it needs no special equipment or complicated technique. Curd, lemon juice or vinegar, a piece of muslin cloth and a strainer – everyday kitchen stuff is all that one needs to turn out a batch of delicious paneer in a matter of minutes.
It is a fact that paneer is real pyaarfor most of us, especially the non-meat eaters. Today, let’s explore some exciting and delish recipes with this beloved ingredient.
This one’s going to be a favourite in no time. Paneer mixed with cheese and basic masalas, rolled into cigars and fried to perfection. Mouth-melting cheese oozing out of your mouth is just finger licking good. You can even serve it as a starter for your next house party.
Come what may, the love for momos is going to stay, says every foodie ever. Well, here’s a tandoori momos recipe with paneerto make you fall in love with them a little more. Marinated cottage cheese mixed with vegetables, shaped into beautiful dumplings and steamed perfectly. Serve it with a spicy Schezwan sauce and enjoy!
We Indians are the stars when it comes to creating fusion food with the most impossible recipes. This Indo-Mexican fusion is here to win your heart over. The much loved palak paneer sandwiched between tortillas to turn it into this beautiful quesadilla. It can also be the best way to sneak in the protein rich spinach inyour kid’s diet.
This Indo-Italian dish is absolutely tasty and what's more is that it is quite nutritious too. Tempting lasagna cooked with paneer bhurji and a sauce with creme fraiche. It's a fairly simple recipe and all you need is a set of basic ingredients and you can rock this dish. While it tastes absolutely amazing, baking it is fun too!
Vegetarians, you might have realised until now that there is no such thing that can be only made in a non-vegetarian form. Though I gave you amazing paneer recipes already, I did not want to miss out on the all-time favourite tikkas. So, here’s a flavour-packed Lehsuni Paneer Tikka recipe, enjoy!
Incorporating paneer in your diet is the easiest thing to do and the most basic way to do it is with the good ol’ paneer bhurji. But, here’s another form by us which is a bit fancier; try the Paneer Bhurji in Papad Cones. Not just the paneer, here, the roasted papad will also add to your protein intake. Now that’s what a ‘double whammy’ tastes like!
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