Paneer recipes

An Indian dish with plenty of flavour, saag paneer is a well-loved vegetarian side dish. It's rich in calcium and folate from the spinach and is gluten-free, too

Serve this classic matar paneer with cheese and peas in a spicy tomato sauce as an easy midweek meal. This veggie Indian dish takes just 25 minutes to make

Hosting a dinner party? No Indian-themed meal or celebration is complete without paneer, and this cheesy delight is just the ticket

Make pakoras with paneer and a little coriander chutney in the centre to add extra flavour. They're crispy on the outside and super-soft in the middle

Making homemade paneer is suprisingly easy. This fresh cheese will have a softer texture than many shop-bought varieties, and is great in curries and salads

Use spinach to form the base of this silky curry, which adds an earthy flavour and a vibrant green colour. You can freeze the sauce for a few months, too

Cook this recipe inspired by saag paneer in just 30 minutes. It's a flavourful veggie curry that's heady with fresh ginger and cardamom. Serve with rice or naan breads

Enjoy this flavour-packed chilli paneer with rice and your favourite vegetarian sides for a delicious, lightly spiced dinner for two

Make this easy vegetarian curry for a speedy midweek meal. You can add more or less chillies depending on how spicy you like your food

Fan of a cheese sandwich? This paneer and cheddar version is one you must try. The caramelised onion, mustard and cumin seeds add another layer of flavour

Enjoy these omelette-coated chapati rolls as a snack or treat at Diwali. They're spread with coriander relish and stuffed with paneer seasoned with mango

Indian cheese paneer makes a great vegetarian dish as it holds its form – flavour with fenugreek and garam masala

Enjoy this fragrant paneer and chickpea fry with onion pickle garnish as part of an Indian-inspired feast

Serve this subtly spiced broccoli and paneer dish with naan breads or rotis. A meat-free, veg-packed main, perfect for Friday night

Ready in less than an hour, this easy, vegetarian curry recipe made with pan-fried Indian cheese and vegetables is also cheap to prepare

These cheap and cheerful paneer pancakes take just 20 minutes to plate up and make an iron-rich veggie meal for two. Spoon on mango chutney and enjoy

Serve this vegetarian dish made with Indian cheese, paneer, as part of a curry night or with rice as a midweek supper

These Indian cheese fritters make a tasty starter, or serve as a main with rice and fresh veg

Serve these easy-to-prepare paneer skewers with naan bread, rice and mango chutney for a Indian-inspired dinner

Try this twist on chilli con carne, which combines beans and warming spices with Indian cheese. It's also served on quinoa instead of rice for extra protein

This quick vegetarian main is perfect for weeknights - grill skewers of paneer cheese and veg, then serve with a fruity avocado salsa

Indian paneer cheese is wrapped up with a tangy paste of coriander and mint and quickly cooked on the barbecue or griddle pan

Coat cubes of paneer with crunchy sesame seeds and fry, then wrap with crisp salad for a filling vegetarian lunch or weeknight dinner

Veggies needn't feel left out at barbecues with these spiced paneer and new potato kebabs