Paneer – Indian cheese at its best!

Paneer is one food item which can be found in every kitchen in every corner of India. Once a hardcore vegetarian friend told me that paneer is craved by every vegetarian, the way a non-vegetarian craves for chicken! I cannot deny the fact, that although I am a hardcore non-vegetarian, I still love paneer. Unlike other cheese in the world, Indian cheese does not have rennet, hence it is completely vegetarian.

Making paneer is a fairly a simple process; it is prepared by boiling whole cream milk and adding acid or lemon to it to separate the thick contents. When the milk coagulates the water is removed and pressed to get a block of paneer.

Paneer has many health benefits and is a treasure trove of nutrition.

For one, paneer is actually light on the stomach and easy to digest. Also, paneer has the necessary amount of protein required by the body for growth and renewal.

What many of you might not be aware of is the fact that Paneer is stacked up with calcium. Hence, it helps children and women to strengthen their bones. Paneer also helps to prevent and reduce back and joint problems.

Paneer, taken in moderation, actually helps in reducing weight. So, for all those who are on a strict diet and believe that eating paneer is a sin; here is a myth which is busted. You could include paneer as part of your diet too.

There is also another interesting aspect to this food item; paneer reduces the development of insulin resistance syndrome. This syndrome is associated with obesity, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Hence, paneer is all about tackling the problem of insulin dependent diabetes.

Apart from all these advantages, there is this one big reason why you should have Paneer- it simply tastes delicious. Awadhi cuisine and paneer go hand in hand. Paneer is considered the most royal vegetarian dish of all, and why not – the Nawabs of Awadh loved it and the khansamas of these Nawabs made a variety of rich dishes with paneer. Now, Kakori Kababs & Curries bring you the same royal paneer dishes which used to be prepared for the royals!