Paneer Recipes | Starter Curries and Dessert recipes | Indian Vegetarian Recipes

Paneer is unsalted Indian cheese which is very much famous in south east asia (India and its neighbours). Paneer is good source of calcium and protein and great alternative of non veg.Paneer can be easily made at home using just two ingredients (i.e Milk and lemon juice/vinegar) and is easily available at any super market.And in East India paneer is the ubiquitous Chenna ,all sweet dishes in Odisha,Bengal and Assam are made from Paneer.Chenna is a crumbly and moist form of Paneer. Paneer is so versatile that we make use of it in preparing starters, Salads, Smoothies, curries, Parathas, flavoured rice and desserts. 

Today i am post few of the Paneer recipes which is collection from my friends and by me. There are many different Paneer Recipes but here are few recipes out which i found interesting. Click on the pics for detailed recipes with instruction to follow. Pics are arranged in section wise but in random wise.

The Recipe contributors are as follows

AlkaJena(Culinary Xpress), Lubna (Yummy Food), Pushpita(Ei Gi Chakhum), Mayuri(Mayuri's Jikoni), Waagmi(Cooking is funn), Rafeeda( The Big Sweet tooth), Mona(Zaiqa), Rupal(Good food Good mood by Rupal), Nusrat(The Food Factory), Sujata(Batter up with Sujata), Jolly( Jolly Homemade Recipes),Kriti(Krispy Kadai), Shazia(From My Kitchen), Saswati(Delish Potpourri),Preethi(Preethi's Cuisine), Zareena(My Experiments with food), Shanaaz (Love to Cook) and myself(Flavour Diary)

Paneer Starters

Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Tandoori paneer tikka  is ,cubes of paneer marinated with tandoori spices ,yogurt and grilled to perfection .

Tandoori Paneer Tikka(The Food Factory)

Matar Paneer Kabab

Kabab/kebab are usually famous nonveg starters but if you are vegetarian and want to enjoy them, then its surely one of the kebab which you have to try.

Matar Paneer Kabab(DelishPotpouuri)

Paneer Samosa

Who don't like samosas which is perfect tea time snack or starter at get together with all goodness of paneer...so here is Paneer Samosa.

Paneer Samosa(Mayuri's Jikoni)

Air Fried Paneer 65 
Air fried option for making a snack /starter is one of best way of keeping count on calories and this Paneer 65 looks delicious

Air Fried Paneer 65(Love to Cook)

Chilli Paneer

For all Indo- Chinese food lovers, here is the semi dry chilli paneer starter, enjoy along with fried rice or noodles.

Chilli Paneer ( Preethi's Cuisine)

Aloo Paneer Rings

Doughnut Shape Aloo Paneer rings are crunchy on onside and soft from inside and cool way of shaping the tikki's and present at tea time or as starter in menu.

Aloo Paneer Rings(Cookingisfun)

Palak Paneer Kachori
Outer layer of kachori dough is spinach and flour and delicious stuffing is made of paneer.This is all time favourite combo

Palak Paneer Kachori(Mayuri's Jikoni)

Paneer Curries

Paneer Butter Masala

A classic and most popular world wide paneer recipe is Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala(Zaiqa)

Tawa Paneer Tikka Masala

A perfect paneer tikka masala made on tawa.

Tawa Paneer Tikka Masala(Flavour Diary)

Paneer Carrot Potato Fry
A simple easy and comfort recipe using paneer carrot and potato.

Paneer Carrot Potato Fry(My Experiments with Food)

Methi Paneer Malai

Chunks of Paneer in a creamy fenugreek based Curry.

Methi Paneer Malai(Delish Potpourri)

Methi Paneer Bhurji

Here is yet another Methi and Paneer combo curry but this time its Methi Paneer Bhurji with added veggies

Methi Paneer Bhurji(Good Food Good Mood by Rupal)

Sana gi Pakoura thongba

A Manipuri Style Paneer Curry where paneer discs are cooked in yummy gravy.

Sana gi Pakoura Thongba(Ei Gi Chakhum)

Paneer Mutter Masala

One of the classic paneer curry is Paneer Mutter Masala with goodness of paneer and mutter/green peas

Paneer Mutter Masala(Yummy Food)

Hariyali Paneer Makhani
Paneer is spiced up with coriander and cooked in with yummy tomato gravy

Hariyali Paneer Makhani Masala(Batter up with Sujata)

Achari Paneer

Paneer Cooked in Pickled spiced gravy with bit of spice.

Achari Paneer(Flavour Diary)

Paneer Makhani

Paneer Makhani is different from Paneer butter Masala with its ingredients and you will be interested in trying out recipe.

Paneer Makhani(Jolly Homemade Recipes)

Broccoli Paneer with Peanut Masala
Simply a superb way of having broccoli with paneer and peanut masala

Broccoli Paneer with Peanut Masala(Preethi's Cuisine)

Kadai Paneer

A Paneer curry with freshly ground Kadai Masala makes it more flavourful dish to try

Kadai Paneer (From My Kitchen)

Microwave Kadai Paneer

If you are in hurry and want to something delicious food then try out this 10-15 min Kadai Paneer in Microwave

Microwave Kadai Paneer(Yummy Food)

Adraki Paneer

 If you are Adraki/Ginger lover then this is surely a try try recipe

Adraki Paneer(The Big Sweet tooth)

Paneer Makhni in Grilled Red Bell Pepper
Beautifully presenting the dish will enhance the look , feel and flavour of any dish and so this will does this job..dig in for the recipe

Paneer Makhni in Grilled Red Bell Pepper(Preethi's Cuisine)

Bharwa Paneer
A crunchy bell pepper is stuffed with soft paneer and served along with thick creamy sauce

Bharwa Paneer(Good Food Good Mood by Rupal)

Raw Papaya and Paneer Kofta Gravy
Koftas are mostly loved by everyone. Koftas are mostly made of meatballs in rich gravy that is served with steaming hot Rice or rotis and this is one of the best combos for Vegetarian Kofta Curry.

Raw Papaya and Paneer Kofta Gravy(Preethi's Cuisine)

Palak Paneer
Classic Paneer curry which is famous and paneer is cooked in spinach gravy.

Palak Paneer(The Food Factory)

Baked Palak Paneer
Its a little twisted to classic Palak Paneer where paneer is baked and then cooked in the gravy.

Baked Palak Paneer(Krispy Kadhai)

Restaurant Style Paneer Butter Masala

Looking for some restaurant style curry then you might be interested in trying this paneer butter masala restaurant style

Restaurant Style Paneer Butter Masala(My Experiments with Food)

Paneer Achari Makhmali

A quick and easy recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you asking for more.

Paneer Achari Makhmali(Preethi's Cuisine)

Paneer Korma

Its a twist to regular Paneer curries 

Paneer Korma(Flavour Diary)

Paneer Desserts

Chum Chum

These mini chum chums are bite size and can easily gobbled up...These chum chum are topped with whipped cream and fruits instead of khoya stuffed...its surely to try go recipe

Chum Chum ( Mayuri's Jikoni)

Bhapa Sandesh

Bhapa Sandesh is made by steaming home-made cottage cheese and that's why the name is Steamed Sandesh. 'Bhapa' in Bengali means steamed. This steamed Sandesh is usually decorated with saffron streaks or dry fruits or rose petals.

Bhapa Sandesh(Culinary Xpress)

Kheer Sagar

A small dumplings of paneer floating in some yummy flavoured reduced milk would be something which you can serve is small portions for diet control people without compromising the sweet tooth.

Kheer Sagar(Delish Potpourri)

Anjeer Kalakand

Indian fudge with goodness of Anjeer(Dry Fig) and milk

Anjeer Kalakand(Flavour Diary)

Lauki Barfi

Freshly made paneer and lauki is go go combo for some yummy treat for some celebrations

Lauki Barfi (The Food Factory)

Chenna Jhilli

Chenna Jhilli is one such signature sweet dish from Odisha and is made from fresh chena or cottage cheese and then fried in ghee and soaked in light sugar syrup.

Chenna Jhilli(Culinary Xpress)

Paneer Kheer

A rich creamy delicious treat with goodness of paneer and dry fruits.

Paneer Kheer(Batter Up with Sujata)

Gajar Paneer Ladoo/Truffle

Looking for some home cooked gift ideas for family and friends then this would be one good option

Gajar Paneer Ladoo/truffles (Delish Potpourri)

Coconut Paneer Barfi

Here is the recipe for all Coconut Lovers ... its easy to make and uses up few ingredients going in.

Coconut Paneer Burfi(The Big Sweet tooth)

Mango Kalakand

If you find abondent mangoes or if you don't want to miss anything get an hand over canned mangoes and try out this delicious Kalakand with goodness of Mangoes and paneer.

Mango Kalakand(Batter up with Sujata)

Mango Sandesh

Here is yet another delicacy for Mango Lovers...this time its Sandesh

Mango Sandesh(Batter Up with Sujata)

Chhena  Poda

A famous Odia delicacy is the only well known Indian dessert derives its flavor primarily from caramelized sugar.

Chhena Poda (Culinary Xpress)

Bhapa Sandesh using Jaggery

Making a dessert bit healthy is one good thing so here is Sandesh using Jaggery.

Jaggery Bhapa Sandesh(Batter up with Sujata)

Triple C ladoo

Just like its name, its hidden ingredients make it delicious

Triple C Ladoo(Cooking is funn)

Rasabali

Rasabali is a sweet dish from Odisha offered to Baladevjew. These are deep fried cottage cheese Disks in thickened milk.

Rasabali(Culinary Xpress)

Rasgulla

Rasgulla are world famous Bengali dessert which is easy to make and tastes delicious with spongy balls floating in sugar syrup

Rasgulla (Flavour Diary)

Sita Bhog

Sitabhog is made by frying tiny, oblong, rice-like bits of a dough made of chenna and powdered gobindabhog rice, in ghee. It is then soaked in sugar syrup. It is served with nikuti, which is also made from milk powder, curd, ghee and baking soda.This is one of the dessert from Bengal.

Sita Bhog(Culinary Xpress)

Chocolate Stuffed Chocolate Sandesh

Want to use up your overloaded chocolates in pantry after festive gatherings then this is one best way to use and serve it in new avataar

Chocolate Stuffed Chocolate Sandesh(Batter Up with Sujata)

Chocolate Cardamom Sandesh

Here is yet another chocolate flavoured sandesh with a additional treat of cardamom

Chocolate Cardamom Sandesh(Flavour Diary)

Rasmalai

Rasmalai , the soft and spongy cottage cheese balls in dry fruit laced saffron flavored creamy milk rabri.

Rasmalai(Culinary Xpress)

Paneer Coconut Halwa

Here comes yet another Coconut recipe for Coconut and halwa Lovers

Paneer Coconut Halwa(Flavour Diary)

Happy Cooking the deliciousness

Thank you friends for all your contributions....