“Paneer Preparation: The Viral Image That Might Make You Reconsider Buying Store-Bought Paneer
Paneer, a versatile ingredient, is a favorite in a variety of dishes, from sandwiches to desi pizzas. While some prefer making paneer at home, others opt for store-bought options. If you believed that locally-sourced paneer is the healthiest option, you might want to think again after seeing an image making the rounds online. The photo shows a man sitting on top of a stack of large paneer blocks kept in a wooden tray. It is captioned, ‘After seeing this, you might think twice before buying non-branded paneer.’
However, people don’t hold back from sharing unfiltered opinions. One user wrote, ‘Just make it at home; it’s better.’
Another mentioned, ‘I think most food carts and eateries use this kind of paneer.’
A comment reads, ‘Once you find out what happened in the background, you’ll stop eating outside food altogether.’
One person joked, ‘For a second, I thought that was a pizza base supporting him.’
Never buying non branded paneer after seeing this 😄 pic.twitter.com/DCeOnrp82F
— Azhar Jafri (@zhr_jafri) October 28, 2023
After seeing this image, if you wish to make paneer at home, you can follow the process below:
- Heat milk on the stove until it comes to a boil.
- Once it boils, add a few tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar, and stir. This will cause the milk to curdle and separate into curds and whey.
- After a few minutes, strain the curdled mixture through a clean cloth or cheesecloth.
- Rinse the curdled mixture with cold water to remove any residual lemon juice or vinegar.
- Squeeze out any excess water from the cloth, and then place a heavy object on top to press the paneer.
- Leave it to set for a few hours, then remove the paneer from the cloth.”
