‘Melt-in-the-Mouth Goodness’: How an Indian Temple Town’s Cuisine Spread Across the World

Paneer Was Used in Mughal Kitchens to Recreate Meat Dishes for Vegetarians. International Fast Food Chains in India Have Also Incorporated Paneer into Their Menus to Cater to Vegetarians. for Instance, Domino’s Offers a Popular Spicy Paneer Tikka Topping on Its Pizzas, While Sandwich Chain Subway Offers Paneer Tikka Sandwiches.

4Kg of Jackfruit, 50 Omelettes: Indian Binge-Eating Vloggers Scoff It All

In India Though, Paneer Is So Mainstream It Could Be Seen “Passe” to Upmarket Diners, Said Shobha Krishnan, an Architect Based in Bangalore.

India’s Versatile Paneer Trends in the West as Interest in Plant-Based and Keto Diets Rise

By Marcus Vance

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

India’s Versatile Paneer Trends in the West as Interest in Plant-Based and Keto Diets Rise

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

As the Demand for Plant-Based Diets Grows Around the World, More People Are Developing a Taste for Paneer, a Cheese That Has Long Been a Staple for Vegetarians in India.

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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