Paneer

Paneer is a type of fresh cheese that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is an unaged, acid-set, non-melting farmer cheese or curd cheese made by curdling milk with a vegetable-derived acid, such as lemon juice.

Paneer is one of the oldest known cheeses, with references to it dating back to ancient India. In the Rigveda, one of the oldest texts in Sanskrit, there is a reference to a cheese called “pacani”.

Paneer was probably first made in the Middle East, and then spread to India and other parts of Asia. It is likely that paneer was introduced to India by the Mughals, who ruled over the country for many centuries.

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Recipes

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Saag Paneer

  • salt
  • indian flatbread
  • spinach
  • ginger
  • serrano chile
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • ghee
  • garlic
  • paneer
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Mattar Paneer

  • rice
  • cumin seed
  • salt
  • onion
  • paneer
  • garam masala
  • garlic paste
  • ginger paste
  • ghee
  • turmeric powder
  • cashew butter
  • heavy cream
  • plum tomato
  • kashmiri
  • green pea
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Paneer With Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce

  • rice
  • salt
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • ginger
  • cherry tomato
  • mint
  • black mustard seed
  • kashmiri chile powder
  • turmeric
  • sugar
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • sugar snap pea
  • green onion
  • paneer
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Palak Paneer

  • basmati rice
  • garam masala
  • onion
  • ginger
  • half
  • salt
  • serrano chile
  • paneer
  • yogurt
  • cumin powder
  • spinach
  • fenugreek
  • ghee
  • coriander
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • naan

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
spinach
onion
ginger
paneer
garam masala
turmeric
heavy cream
coriander
cumin
ghee
cayenne pepper
serrano chile
cumin seed
rice
olive oil
cilantro
naan
butter
fenugreek
indian flatbread
garlic paste
ginger paste
curry powder
cashew
water
tomato
ricotta cheese
basmati rice
milk
lemon juice
canola oil
turmeric powder
cashew butter
plum tomato
kashmiri
green pea
coriander seed
cherry tomato
mint
black mustard seed
kashmiri chile powder
sugar
sugar snap pea
green onion
saffron
coconut milk
tomato paste
broccoli
thai red curry paste
greek yogurt
coconut oil
paneer cheese
tofu
soy yogurt
vegetable oil
lemon yogurt
tandoori seasoning
sour cream
half
yogurt
cumin powder
pea
red chile powder
kasoori methi
ch ginger
chubby ginger
firm tofu
hot
green thai
mustard green

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 37%

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 32%
  • ginger 32%
  • onion 32%
  • paneer 32%

Rarey Ingredients

  • spinach 26%
  • turmeric 26%