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

Like paneer, it doesn’t melt, which means you can cut it into cubes or slabs and grill, pan-sear or broil it for a vegetarian main.

From Washington Post

Saag Paneer—also known as Palak Paneer—is curried spinach puree with chunks of Indian cheese, and it is a dish with a bad rap.

From The Daily Beast

Saag Paneerby Jane Lawson From a chef Down Under comes a redeeming dish of Saag Paneer.

From The Daily Beast