Paneer is the ultimate Indian cheese — mild, firm, and wonderfully versatile. These are my favourite paneer recipes, from authentic Indian classics like palak paneer and butter paneer to fun fusion twists, all made from scratch in my own kitchen.
Authentic Indian + Fusion Paneer Recipes
Start by making your own fresh paneer (it’s easier than you think!), then put it to work in rich curries, koftas, and more. Here are the best easy paneer recipes to cook tonight.
How to Make Paneer at Home
Start here! My step-by-step guide to making paneer at home shows you how to turn just milk and an acid into fresh, springy cheese — no special equipment required. Homemade paneer is softer and more flavourful than store-bought, and it’s the foundation for every recipe on this list.
Butter Paneer
This authentic Butter Paneer curry is a beloved favorite in our half-Indian family.
Serve it with a slap of my homemade naan bread. If you love this recipe, don’t forget to try my butter chicken!
Palak Paneer
My 3 half-Indian boys will each eat a pound of spinach when it’s cooked in this delicious palak paneer.
This creamy, restaurant-style spinach curry is the ultimate in comfort food.
(See also: what’s the difference between saag paneer and palak paneer.)
Saag Paneer
Check out my quick and delicious saag paneer curry recipe.
A 30-minute curry and the perfect answer to kiddies eating greens! (Also see: Palak Paneeer Vs Saag Paneer)
Easy Malai Kofta (Paneer Kofta)
Guys, this incredible malai kofta recipe is not to be missed.
I travelled India making sure to get my perfect version of this recipe, and it won’t disappoint.
How to Marinate Paneer
Once you learn how to marinate paneer with this super-delicious, quick and easy recipe, you’ll be constantly throwing paneer on the grill, in the air fryer, in the oven, and in a pan on the stove.
Marinated paneer also makes any paneer curry 100x more delicious.
I love a creamy handi-style gravy with aromatic spices, yogurt, and a hint of saffron. Delicious!
I’m excited to try them all! Especially paneer kathi roll and paneer naan pizza