Have you ever thought about why we resort to paneer every time we crave something tasty? If you ask us, we just love how versatile and straightforward the paneer is. From rich and well thought-out paneer makhani to quick and easy paneer paratha, we literally do it all with one bowl of paneer. And each of these recipes tastes delicious! That is why paneer is popular with everyone. That’s not all. Its rich nutritional profile also adds to its fame. Paneer is loaded with protein, calcium, iron, and several other nutrients, making it a great choice for both dieters and non-dieters.
Here we bring you 5 popular Paneer recipe ideas that will help you put together a delicious and healthy meal in just 10 minutes. Don’t you believe us? We encourage you to try these options out before answering your call.
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10-minute paneer recipe ideas | 5 quick and easy recipes for you:
Paneer Salad:
One of the healthiest and fastest ways to enjoy paneer is in the form of a salad. Chop the vegetables and green leaves of your choice, sprinkle some streusel paneer on top, throw a salad dressing on everything and let yourself be pampered.
Paneer sandwich:
Sandwich is another soothing food that leaves us plenty of room to experiment. Chicken, egg, paneer, vegetables and more – we throw everything between two slices of bread to make a healthy sandwich. Here is one such option that can be prepared in a snap. All you have to do is crumble or thinly slice paneer, place on toasted bread, spread salt, pepper, chaat masala and tomato ketchup and top with another slice of bread. That’s it!
Paneer chat:
What if we say we have an amazing recipe that will make chaat super healthy for you? Yes, you heard us. Here is a paneer chaat recipe that can make a healthy and tasty snack for your hunger pangs in between. All you have to do is add salt, pepper, chaat masala to bowl of paneer cubes and toss. Drizzle with some Imli chutney and green chutney and voila!
Paneer Paratha:
Paneer Paratha does not need an introduction. It is aromatic, healthy and tears at the heart. All you need to do is fill the atta batter with crumbled paneer, chopped onion, coriander leaves, green chili, and salt and roll it flat. Then roast the paratha with a little ghee / refined oil and serve with dahi and achar. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it?
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Paneer Pakoda:
We also have a recipe idea that can make Paneer a great snack option for your evening tea. It’s a soft but crispy paneer pakoda! Cut the paneer into large cubes, dip in a batter made of rice flour, salt, red chilli and turmeric and deep-fry until golden. The pakoda has a crispy outer layer and is soft on the inside – giving your palate a unique texture. Trust us, you just can’t stop at one.
What are you waiting for? Try these recipes and let us know how you liked them.
