Popular Uses for Paneer Masala
Paneer Dishes
• Paneer Curry: Use Paneer Masala to season paneer simmered with tomatoes, onions, cream, or yogurt for a rich and aromatic Indian-inspired curry.
• Paneer Tikka: Combine Paneer Masala with yogurt and a little oil to season cubes of paneer before grilling, roasting, or cooking on skewers.
• Pan-Fried Paneer: Sprinkle over paneer cubes before pan-frying until golden for an easy appetizer, snack, or addition to rice bowls.
Vegetables & Plant-Based
• Paneer & Peppers: Cook paneer with bell peppers and onions for a colourful dish where the vegetables complement the aromatic spices.
• Cauliflower & Potatoes: Use Paneer Masala to season roasted or sautéed cauliflower and potatoes for a warming Indian-inspired vegetable side.
• Mixed Vegetables: Add to carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower, potatoes, or other vegetables for an easy way to introduce aromatic Indian flavour.
Rice & Grains
• Basmati Rice: Serve paneer curry over fragrant basmati rice to soak up the richly seasoned sauce.
• Rice Bowls: Build bowls with rice, seasoned paneer, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, fresh cilantro, and your favourite chutney or yogurt sauce.
• Seasoned Rice: Add a small amount of Paneer Masala to rice or pilaf for a flavourful side dish to accompany curries, vegetables, or grilled meats.
Flatbreads
• Naan & Paneer: Serve paneer curry with warm naan for scooping up the paneer and flavourful sauce.
• Roti & Chapati: Pair with roti or chapati for an easy Indian-inspired lunch or dinner.
• Paneer Wraps: Fill naan, pita, or wraps with seasoned paneer, peppers, onions, lettuce, and a favourite chutney or sauce.
Chicken & Meat
• Chicken Seasoning: Use Paneer Masala to season chicken before roasting, grilling, or simmering in a tomato-based sauce.
• Grilled Skewers: Combine with yogurt to make a flavourful marinade for chicken or vegetable skewers.
• Roasted Meats: Sprinkle onto chicken, pork, or lamb before roasting for a different way to enjoy the blend’s aromatic spices.
Curries & Sauces
• Tomato Curry: Combine Paneer Masala with tomatoes, onions, and cream or coconut milk to create an easy curry sauce for paneer or vegetables.
• Creamy Sauce: Stir into a creamy sauce for paneer, chicken, cauliflower, potatoes, or chickpeas.
• One-Pot Meals: Add to vegetables, paneer, chickpeas, or chicken for an easy one-pot meal served with rice or flatbread.
Creative Uses
• Roasted Chickpeas: Toss chickpeas with oil and Paneer Masala before roasting for a crispy, flavourful snack.
• Spiced Potatoes: Season potato wedges or roasted potatoes with Paneer Masala for an aromatic alternative to traditional seasonings.
• Everyday Indian-Inspired Cooking: Use small amounts to flavour vegetables, rice, chickpeas, lentils, marinades, sauces, and other everyday dishes.
Ingredients: Coriander powder, paprika, cumin powder, chili powder, turmeric, dried fenugreek leaves, black pepper, coriander seeds (Saskatchewan), fennel, cinnamon, star anise, cumin seeds
Allergen Alert: May contain mustard
Product of CANADA
Shahi Paneer recipe, Arvinda’s
