North Indian Lunch Recipes Made With Paneer You Must Try

By Garima Johar

September 1, 2025

Filled with the right amount of spices, North Indian recipes are perfect for filling lunches and even dinners. To make your meal protein-rich, here are some paneer-based North Indian recipes you can try.

Paneer Bhurji

For a quick fix, you can crush the paneer and cook it with chopped onion, tomato, green chillies, and spices.

Paneer Masala

Featuring paneer simmered in a tomato-based gravy, paneer masala is made with chopped onions, capsicum and tomato.

Palak Paneer

Palak paneer is one of the healthiest paneer-based dishes. With spinach and paneer, you can get a nutritious meal.

Shahi Paneer

As the name suggests, shahi paneer gives a royal look. It is made with rich cashew nut and cream-based gravy.

Kadhai Paneer

Kadhai paneer is known for its blend of spices, paneer, and chunks of onion, tomato, and capsicum.