paneer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of paneer
From the Hindi word panīr “cheese”
Example Sentences
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Marlene Cooper has paid $100 a week to get a box of five meals from Blue Apron for the last decade, delighting in dinners like chicken enchilada skillet and cilantro paneer and chickpea curry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Foods such as paneer can provide similar nutrition, Dr Shanam says, but they are far more expensive than eggs, making them difficult to serve regularly in a publicly funded programme.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
He said Holland tucked into a chicken tikka masala, pilau rice and a garlic naan, while Zendaya enjoyed a chana saag bengan, paneer shaslik starter with a side of saag aloo.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
There’s also a vegetarian version made with paneer.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2024
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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