The Paneer Cookbook by Riya Patel: Over 80 Ways to Fall in Love With Paneer

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, discover the cookbook putting paneer centre stage.

A WHOLE cookbook dedicated to paneer?!

You bet.

For far too long, paneer has been pigeonholed as something you order in a curry house, rather than an ingredient you reach for in your own kitchen.

Well, we think it’s about time that changed.

Enter The Paneer Cookbook, written by All The Aunties co-founder Riya Patel and featuring over 80 recipes celebrating one of the most versatile ingredients around.

Want to get cooking? Buy The Paneer Cookbook on Amazon, in Foyles, Waterstones or any good bookshop!

Why a whole cookbook about paneer?

Because paneer deserves it!

If you’ve only ever eaten paneer in a curry, you’re missing out on a whole world of delicious possibilities.

This wonderfully versatile cheese can be grilled, fried, baked, crumbled and cooked in all sorts of ways. It doesn’t melt like many other cheeses, which means it can hold its shape in dishes ranging from sizzling skewers to comforting traybakes.

And with its naturally high protein content, paneer is a brilliant ingredient for anyone looking to add a little more substance to their meals.

For Riya, writing The Paneer Cookbook was about showing just how much this ingredient can do.

What’s inside The Paneer Cookbook?

Over 80 recipes designed to get you cooking with paneer in new and exciting ways.

Think beyond the usual curry and imagine paneer at breakfast, in quick lunches, as part of a colourful dinner or served up as something delicious to share with friends.

From paneer bhurji, a deliciously spiced scramble, to inventive twists on everyday favourites, the book shows how paneer can find a place in all sorts of meals.

It’s all about making paneer feel approachable, exciting and, most importantly, DELICIOUS.

Who is Riya Patel?

Riya is the co-founder of All The Aunties, a family-run British paneer brand on a mission to make Indian ingredients an everyday part of modern cooking.

Inspired by family food traditions and a love of feeding people, Riya created All The Aunties to help introduce more people to delicious, high-quality paneer.

Our paneer is handmade in Britain using 100% British milk, and you’ll now find us on supermarket shelves across the country.

The Paneer Cookbook is another chapter in that journey, bringing the inspiration and know-how into people’s homes.

You can read more about Riya Patel and her story here.

The Paneer Cookbook in the press

It turns out we’re not the only ones who think paneer deserves a little more time in the spotlight!

The Paneer Cookbook has been making waves, with features in The Times, Stylist and The Grocer. Not bad for a humble block of cheese, eh?!

The Times: Paneer’s Not Just for Curries

Riya shared her love of paneer with readers of The Times, showcasing how this brilliant ingredient can be used in everything from traybakes to tarts, salads and soups.

Because YES, we love a curry, but there’s a whole world of paneer possibilities waiting to be explored.

Stylist: The Style List

Our lovely orange cookbook also made an appearance in Stylist’s Style List edit, celebrating the book’s 80+ ideas for cooking with paneer.

We couldn’t agree more. More paneer, more often please!

The Grocer: Showcasing Paneer’s Versatility

The Grocer featured Riya and The Paneer Cookbook, exploring the mission behind the book and how we’re helping more people discover paneer beyond the curry house.

From family favourites to everyday cooking inspiration, it’s all about giving paneer the attention it deserves.

Is The Paneer Cookbook for beginners?

Absolutely.

You don’t need to be an experienced cook, or have grown up cooking Indian food, to start experimenting with paneer.

The beauty of paneer is its versatility. You can keep things simple with a handful of good ingredients or go all out on something special.

If you’re new to paneer, we’d recommend starting with an easy recipe and building your confidence from there.

And if you’re already a paneer pro? There’s plenty of inspiration for you too.

Where can I buy The Paneer Cookbook?

The Paneer Cookbook by Riya Patel is available on Amazon, in Foyles, Waterstones or any good bookshop!

Whether you’re buying a copy for yourself or gifting it to a friend who LOVES cooking, it’s a brilliant way to discover just how much paneer has to offer.

And if you fancy putting some of those recipes into action, why not pick up a pack of All The Aunties paneer for your next kitchen adventure?

Explore our paneer recipes for more inspiration.

Auntie knows best!