6 Best Paneer Recipes with Chef Priya & Chef Nisha

Chef Priya: "Paneer is a favorite in Indian kitchens, but did you know it’s loved worldwide too, Nisha?"

Chef Nisha: "Absolutely, Priya! Let’s dive into 6 mouthwatering paneer recipes that everyone can enjoy."

Recipe 1: Classic Butter Paneer (Paneer Makhani)

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1/4 cup cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt and sugar to taste

Steps:

1. Heat butter, sauté tomato puree with spices until aromatic.
2. Add cream, sugar, salt, and paneer cubes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Garnish with coriander and serve with naan or rice.

Chef Nisha: "Butter Paneer is creamy, rich, and comforting!"

Chef Priya: "It’s a crowd-pleaser! Next up, let’s make Palak Paneer."

Recipe 2: Palak Paneer

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 cup cream
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Blanch spinach and blend into a puree with green chilies.
2. Heat oil, sauté cumin and onions. Add spinach puree and cook.
3. Mix in cream, salt, and paneer. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Chef Priya: "A healthy and flavorful option for all!"

Chef Nisha: "Let’s spice things up with Paneer Tikka."

Recipe 3: Paneer Tikka

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Mix yogurt with spices and ginger-garlic paste to make a marinade.
2. Coat paneer cubes, marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Grill or roast until golden, and serve with mint chutney.

Chef Nisha: "Tikka is smoky and perfect for gatherings!"

Chef Priya: "True, and now let’s make a royal Shahi Paneer."

Recipe 4: Shahi Paneer

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 1/4 cup cashew paste
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 2 tbsp cream
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Heat ghee, sauté tomato puree with cashew paste and spices.
2. Add cream and paneer, simmer until well combined.
3. Serve with paratha or pulao.

Chef Priya: "Shahi Paneer truly lives up to its royal name!"

Chef Nisha: "Indeed! Let’s try something Indo-Chinese with Chili Paneer."

Recipe 5: Chili Paneer

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chili sauce
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp cornflour slurry

Steps:

1. Fry paneer until crispy, and set aside.
2. Stir-fry onion and bell pepper, then add sauces and slurry.
3. Toss in paneer, cook until coated, and serve hot.

Chef Nisha: "Chili Paneer is bold and tangy!"

Chef Priya: "A fusion favorite! Let’s finish with Kadai Paneer."

Recipe 6: Kadai Paneer

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp oil

Steps:

1. Heat oil, sauté ginger-garlic paste, onions, and tomatoes.
2. Add spices and paneer, cook for 5 minutes.
3. Serve with roti or jeera rice.

Chef Priya: "Kadai Paneer is a classic, full of robust flavors."

Chef Nisha: "What a delicious lineup, Priya! Which one will our readers try first?"

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