By Bornika Das
October 19, 2023
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Since we can remember, paneer has been a mainstay of our diet. When we wish to keep the dinner vegetarian, it provides a fantastic high-protein dish because it is slightly sweet and creamy. However, unless it is freshly prepared, paneer must be softened before cooking in order to maintain the consistency of its milky-soft texture. Here are a few tips on how to soften paneer before cooking.
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To ensure that your paneer stays soft, the first and most important step is to keep it in a covered container in the refrigerator. Always store it in an airtight container.
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Before using it in your recipe, remove it from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. When the paneer is warmed up, it will instantly soften because it is cold and hard in the refrigerator.
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The paneer slab should be cut into cubes and dipped in warm water. Keep in mind that soaking it for longer than five minutes will cause the paneer to become brittle.
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We can soften frozen Paneer by frying it. Heat the oil in a kadai over medium flame. Place the paneer cubes shake it vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds. Once the paneer gets brown, switch off the flame and remove it.
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Steam the paneer cubes to make them softer. Over boiling water, place a strainer. The paneer cubes should be distributed equally once it has achieved a rolling boil and put the lid on it.
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