paneer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of paneer
From the Hindi word panīr “cheese”
Example Sentences
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Its response was a topping comprising Arab shawarma chicken, Indian grilled paneer cheese, Middle Eastern Za'atar herbs, and tahini sauce.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024
But RASA’s menu is filled with these dishes — lemon turmeric rice and something called “sexygreens,” chicken tikka and tandoori paneer are protein options, and spiced chickpeas and roasted lentils are additional toppings.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2024
The menu globe-trots around the Mediterranean and through India; there are dolmades and gyro sandwiches, chicken korma and saag paneer.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023
She increasingly took reviews into then-unusual corners for Times readers such as yellowtail sashimi and Afghan paneer.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2023
Over saag paneer and chicken tikka masala, Mrs. Richardson put her hand on Elizabeth’s arm.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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