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Paneer (Cottage Cheese)

Also Known As : Cottage Cheese
Can Eat 3

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has mild salty taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Paneer can be used for making snacks, main dishes, added to vegetables and salads.

Common names and forms

  1. Chhena (Cottage Cheese)
  2. Cottage Cheese
  3. Cottage Cheese (Chena)
  4. Cottage Cheese Solid
  5. For Marinated paneer
  6. For Paneer Kofte.
  7. For smoked paneer
  8. For stuffing Grated paneer
  9. Grated paneer
  10. Homemade Masala Paneer or store bought
  11. Indian Cottage Cheese
  12. Milk Solids (Channa)
  13. Paneer
  14. Paneer Dodi
  15. Paneer Filling
  16. Paneer sticks

Description

Paneer is made by curdling milk with acids like lemon juice, vinegar. It is non melting farmer cheese.

Health benefits

  • Paneer is a great source of protein.(1)
  • It contains calcium which is very good for teeth and bones.(1)
  • It is packed with magnesium which helps in maintaining blood sugar levels.(1)

Selection Guide

Prefer choosing freshly made paneer, as it will be soft and moist.

Note

Indian cottage cheese may trigger kidney problems. Lactose intolerants must not consume as it will cause gastrointestinal discomfort and it might also elevate blood pressure.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/7-health-benefits-of-cottage-cheese-or-paneer-you-may-not-have-known-1813505

(2) https://www.livestrong.com/article/465248-cottage-cheese-side-effects/

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