Paneer, the little white cubes of cottage cheese made by curdling milk, is a popular ingredient in the Indian cuisine! All accross the country, paneer is widely used in a variety of recipes. Being a great source of protein, it has been a vegetarian’s delight. Whenever we go to the restaurant, our meal is incomplete without a paneer dish. Be it the starters or mains, restaurant style paneer recipes are loved by one and all. So, let’s indulge in those amazing recipes at home.
Paneer Tikka
The first thing that you order when you get to the restaurant is paneer tikka, a sure shot success recipe. This starter is made by marinating paneer in flavourful masalas and hung yogurt, then grilled to perfection. Serve this paneer tikka hot with mint chutney just like the restaurant and everybody is going to be singing praises of your cooking.
Paneer kulcha
Then comes the famous North India paneer kulcha! Essentially, it is a flatbread with crisp layers on the outside, and delicious filling on the inside. The dough is carefully stuffed with a slightly spiced crumbled paneer or cottage cheese mixture and rolled into a kulcha. You can either serve this as it is with a dollop of butter or pair it with chole, pickle and yogurt raita.
Mattar paneer
Moving on, we have a winter special paneer dish on the list- mattar paneer. This recipe is unbelievably simple. All you need to do is prepare a tempering, add in masalas, chopped onions, fresh green peas and our hero Paneer, cook to perfection, that’s it! This cottage cheese preparation studded with green peas is a winner. Serve it along with garmagaram phulkas or rotis for an ultimate restaurant at home feeling.
Palak paneer
Next on list is a popular paneer recipe which is really nutritious plus quick and simple to prepare - palak paneer. This winter special recipe is made by first cooking the blanched and pureed spinach with select spices and the paneer is tossed in at the end. Finally it is dressed with fresh cream and served hot with classic roti. The sight of white cubes of paneer peeping through the emerald green spinach puree will make your mouth water, so, get your hands on it.
Shahi paneer
Finally, let’s seal the deal with this popular royal paneer recipe - shahi paneer. This dish has paneer cooked in a creamy makhani sauce which showcases flavours of tomatoes, butter, cashewnuts and cream. Honestly, it comes with its share of calories, but one bite and you will realize it is all worth it.
So, when are you planning to dive into these irresistible paneer recipes loved by all? Simply have a cozy dinner at home with your family and enjoy those restaurant style recipes.
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