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paneer

American

[puh-neer] / pəˈnɪər /

Or panir

noun

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

paneer British

/ pəˈnɪə /

noun

a soft white cheese, used in Indian cookery

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Etymology

Origin of paneer

From the Hindi word panīr “cheese”

Example Sentences

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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

The samosas themselves are filled with paneer cheese and chunks of pumpkin that’s seasoned with garam masala, cumin, coriander, chile powder, and fennel seeds and encased in a flaky pastry.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

She increasingly took reviews into then-unusual corners for Times readers such as yellowtail sashimi and Afghan paneer.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2023

And the mattar paneer — peas and paneer in tomato gravy — is a favorite of young eaters.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 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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