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Paneer is a mild Indian cheese. It keeps its shape when cooking and holds spices really well, so is great for veggie recipes. It’s widely sold in blocks, but is also really easy to make yourself. All you need is milk, lemon juice and a bit of time. Check out our step-by-step guide to the perfect homemade paneer here.
Find fresh paneer in the cheese aisles of large supermarkets, or buy easily online. Here are three of our favourites:
Tesco Paneer Cheese, £1.50/200g, Tesco
Apetina Paneer Cheese, £1.99/225g, Amazon
BUDA fresh paneer, £1.60/250g, Ocado
Check out plenty more paneer recipe inspiration here.
Making this Indian cheese at home couldn’t be simpler. All you need is milk, lemon juice and a bit of time.
This easy side dish, featuring golden cubes of paneer spiced with cumin and chilli, will go down a treat on curry night and only takes 30 minutes to prepare.
Swap chicken for paneer to make a creamy, dreamy vegetarian masala. You’ll need some tikka curry powder for this one (find it at most supermarkets).
Golden crisp cubes of paneer are fried with ginger, garlic, chilli and soy for a speedy meal for four. Serve over fried rice or noodles.
Cook this veg-heavy curry for a healthy vegetarian meal. The peas add extra protein while ginger and plum tomatoes make a light, fragrant sauce.
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