Paneer tastes like?

[katem98]

Hi all,

Vegetarian here looking for a decent Indian dish from our local takeaway. What does paneer actually taste like?

Thanks

A very mild cheese with a firm(ish) textures.

I tried it, I was veggie years ago and would have loved it.

Definitely not like tofu.

Let us know X

Me too.

I’m a paneer-loving vegetarian, OP. It tastes of very little, but absorbs favour really well, and adds a great texture.

Nothing like feta as it’s firm and not crumbly. It’s AMAZING we all love it (mixed white / Indian family). It’s super easy to cook with as well. Our local takeaway does a Gurkha paneer thing that’s lush.

Actually OP this thread needs a trigger warning as now I really want a curry. Thanks (not) 😁

Really nice. Always vegetarian. Made with lemon juice I think, so no worries re rennet etc.

It's most like a milder version of halloumi. Nothing at all like feta or cottage cheese, so I never understand why it's often described like that.

Pretty much like the container it comes in

I love paneer. The poster who said mozzarella taste / halloumi texture is right. We often put it in veggie curries usually with potato, cauliflower, chick peas and spinach. Fry it off a bit first to soften the rubberyness. Delicious.

Nothing

Now I need to know if OP liked it….

Me too! How was it OP??

I love paneer, love feta, hate tofu.

Sorry all I fell asleep shortly after curry! It was great! I've avoided Indian takeaway since becoming a veggie as it never really floated my boat afterwards but definitely will have more often now. Was nice to have something different too!

Oh glad you liked it OP. I love paneer too. Try palak paneer (spinach and paneer) too some time!

Nothing. It tastes of whatever sauce you out it in.

But Indian is the absolute best cuisine for vegetarian food!