paneer

or pa·nir

[ puh-neer ]

noun

1. a fresh, soft cheese originating in India and made by curdling milk with an acid such as lemon juice.

paneer

/ pəˈnɪə /

noun

1. a soft white cheese, used in Indian cookery

Word History and Origins

Origin of paneer¹

From the Hindi word panīr “cheese”

Word History and Origins

Origin of paneer¹

C20: from Hindi panīr cheese

Example Sentences

If you have an abundance of spinach, try making a saag-inspired sauce with bright herbs and spices, then pair it with beef, pork, chicken, tofu, seitan—maybe even paneer.

From Salon

There’s also a vegetarian version made with paneer.

From Salon

With the Chicken and Paneer Katlis, we wanted to give diners a modern Indian dish.

From Salon

Its response was a topping comprising Arab shawarma chicken, Indian grilled paneer cheese, Middle Eastern Za'atar herbs, and tahini sauce.

From BBC

Not just chaat and chai, Chatpata By Kanishka merges East-meets-West food with dishes like its paneer tikka burger.

From Seattle Times