Most of them are milk based and are prepared from chaana (paneer as it is popularly known).
The resulting paneer is dipped in chilled water for 23 hours to give it a good texture and appearance.
Palak paneer is one type of saag, which can also be made with mustard leaves.
It is essentially made from paneer tikka, which is served in a spiced gravy.
The contestants have to invent a dish whose basic ingredient will be paneer.
Khurma is made of paneer (chhena) and sugar, and it can be stored for about two to three months.
It may be stuffed with potatoes, paneer, onions, qeema or chili peppers.
The gravy is commonly used in making chicken curries, however it can also be used to prepare vegetarian dishes, using potato, paneer or soya chunks.
