Looking for a vegetarian curry? Try our recipes for saag paneer, matar paneer, paneer tikka and more. Paneer also holds its shape really well when cooked so it makes a great vegetarian skewer alternative for veggie BBQs.
Ingredients
- Use shop-bought paneer or make your own using our recipe
How to make paneer
Making this Indian cheese at home couldn’t be simpler. All you need is milk, lemon juice and a bit of time. Make your own then use in our recipes below.
Paneer tikka masala
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).
Vegetable and paneer dum biryani
This veggie biryani from The Curry Guy, Dan Toombs, is great served on special occasions – lift the lid at the table and enjoy the fantastic aroma as the steam fills the room.
Dahl coconut recipe with crispy paneer
A surprisingly low-calorie dinner, with cubes of golden paneer on top of gently spiced dahl. Best eaten with lots of chapatis.
Light paneer curry
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.
Shahi paneer
Check out our simple and rich shahi paneer. This vibrant Indian dish is an easy veggie curry recipe that's gluten free.
Paneer tikka with pea and mint relish
Paneer is perfect for grilling as it gets super crisp on the outside but retains its soft centre. Serve on skewers with green peppers alongside a refreshing relish for an easy vegetarian BBQ treat.
Spiced grilled paneer with roti and salad
An easy and spicy grilled Indian cheese and blistered roast tomatoes dish that would make a great weekday supper or a lovely main for a vegetarian guest at a Christmas gathering. The cabbage salad can also be served as a side with any Indian dishes.
Saag paneer (palok)
Paneer makes the best vegetarian Indian meal, served here with spinach and plenty of Indian spices. Serve with rice and naan on the side.
Kale and paneer stuffed naan
This indulgent naan is stuffed with kale, melted paneer and spices to make a crowdpleasing sharing dish as part of an Indian-inspired spread. Serve with mango chutney or alongside your favourite curry.
Paneer masala
This recipe for paneer masala is a great vegetarian alternative to the classic chicken tikka masala, that meat eaters will love too! Packed with flavour, this dish is easy to make, gluten free and under 500 calories – what's not to love?
BBQ paneer with beetroot, coconut and crispy shallots
This recipe for BBQ paneer with beetroot, coconut and crispy shallots comes from gourmet kebab restaurant Le Bab. It's easy and vegetarian but packed full of flavour.
Mutter paneer
Mutter paneer is a traditional north Indian curry. The texture of fresh peas stands up well against the paneer, but frozen is fine too. This can be ready in just 30 minutes, and you won't feel like you're missing out, even though it's veggie. Serve it as a side curry with some naan or rice.
Spiced paneer with chilli green lentils
This spiced paneer with chilli green lentils recipe is vegetarian, easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes – perfect for midweek meal.
Spiced paneer skewers with mango, chilli and mint salsa
Serve these spiced paneer skewers with mango, chilli and mint salsa with naans and a spoonful of natural yogurt for an easy, vegetarian meal that delivers big flavours.
