Riya Patel in The Times: Paneer Isn’t Just for Curries!

From tarts and traybakes to salads and soups, our co-founder is showing Britain there’s a whole world of paneer beyond the curry house.

EXTRA, EXTRA! Riya has only gone and landed herself a feature in THE ACTUAL TIMES!

And the topic? Something VERY close to our hearts.

Paneer isn’t just for curries.

Can we hear it louder from the back?!

Riya Patel, co-founder of All The Aunties and author of The Paneer Cookbook, shared her love for this brilliant ingredient in a feature celebrating the many ways you can cook with paneer.

And we couldn’t be prouder.

Paneer deserves a place beyond the curry house

Now, don’t get us wrong. We LOVE a curry.

But paneer has been pigeonholed for far too long, particularly here in Britain.

It’s a wonderfully versatile ingredient that can be fried, baked, grilled or crumbled into all sorts of dishes. And yet, for many people, paneer is still something they only think about when ordering an Indian takeaway.

Well, we’re here to change that.

From tarts to traybakes: Paneer gets creative

In The Times, Riya showcased how paneer can be used in dishes you might not traditionally associate with Indian cheese.

Think delicious tarts, colourful traybakes, fresh salads and comforting soups.

Why does it work so well?

Because paneer has a mild, creamy flavour that pairs beautifully with all sorts of ingredients. It also holds its shape when heated, making it a brilliant addition to everyday cooking.

It’s exactly the kind of versatility we’ve been shouting about since launching All The Aunties.

One ingredient, endless possibilities

At All The Aunties, we’re on a mission to make paneer an everyday ingredient in British kitchens.

Our paneer is handmade using 100% British milk, with a soft, fluffy texture that makes it delicious in all sorts of dishes.

Whether you’re firing up the BBQ, making a speedy lunch or throwing together a midweek dinner, there’s a place for paneer on the menu.

And with 23g of protein per 100g of our Original paneer, it’s a brilliant way to add protein to your meals too.

Want even more paneer inspiration?

Riya’s book, The Paneer Cookbook, is packed with over 80 recipes celebrating paneer in all its wonderful forms.

It’s all about helping more people feel confident cooking with this brilliant ingredient, from familiar favourites to exciting new ideas.

You can also explore our paneer recipe collection for more everyday inspiration, or read our guide to cooking paneer perfectly every time.

And if you fancy reading the feature that started all this excitement, you can find it here:

Read Riya Patel’s feature in The Times

Here’s to more paneer, more recipes and plenty more reasons to celebrate this wonderful ingredient.

Don’t tell Uncle!