Palak Paneer – Indian Spinach Curry with Cheese

Palak Paneer - the iconic Indian spinach curry with fresh Indian Cheese, made entirely from scratch! It's actually very straightforward!

Easy Butter Paneer With Spinach

Paneer makhani, or butter paneer, is a staple in America's Indian restaurants for a reason: it's hard to beat chunks of fresh cheese in a creamy, buttery tomato sauce. It's also drop-dead simple to make at home.

Creamy Vegan Saag Paneer (With Tofu)

The wonderful thing about saag paneer—the Indian staple of greens and fresh cheese in a creamy sauce—is that, in my experience, it's almost universally loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. But what if we wanted to make a completely dairy-free version?

Kadhai Paneer (Stir Fried Cheese and Peppers)

[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] This is one of the simplest and fastest Indian dishes I know. Start to finish, you'll have dinner on the table in a little over half an hour. Cubes of cheese and strips of peppers are briefly...

Andrea Nguyen's Saag Soy Paneer

Tofu isn't necessarily one of the mainstays of the Indian pantry but soy paneer as it's known in India does make its way into quite a few dishes, including this Saag Soy Paneer, adapted from Andrea Nguyen's Asian Tofu. The tofu here stands in as a vegan variation of traditional paneer, a squeaky, mild fresh cows milk cheese. To mimic the texture and salty flavors, Nguyen soaks the tofu in salted water before drying and pan frying it.

How to make Paneer (fresh Indian cheese)

Homemade paneer is far superior to store bought - softer and creamier. Dead easy to make! Learn how to make paneer with step by step photos.

Paneer tikka

Paneer and vegetable skewers with a creamy yoghurt marinade (and a little bit of spice), cooked over charcoal - delicious!

Fresh Paneer

For firm, sliceable fresh paneer, understanding the science of milk proteins is invaluable.

Grilled Paneer and Chickpea Salad

Served with a salad of mixed greens, hearty chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh herbs, this is a dish perfect for a quick and easy light meal.

Sarson Ka Saag (Braised Mustard Greens and Spinach)

A deliciously simple dish of braised greens, worthy of a celebration.