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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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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 • Mar. 30, 2025

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

Its first Puget Sound locale is in Kent, serving pizzas topped with butter chicken, curry chicken masala, palak paneer and its signature chicken tikki in white garlic sauce.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2024

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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