low fat paneer

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What is low fat paneer, low fat cottage cheese ?

 

The low fat paneer is a great recipe for weight watchers which can be easily incorporated into vegetables (subjis) and snacks. This paneer is made from skim milk which has all the goodness of milk and only 0.1 grams of fat as compared to 23 grams of fat from full fat paneer. For milk fussy adults it is a superb way of increasing the intake of protein (necessary for maintenance of body cells) and calcium (required for healthy bones). You can use low fat paneer in Indian sabzis, salads, soups, rice and breakfast.

 

 

Culinary Uses of low fat paneer, low fat cottage cheese 

• Some of the most common recipes made with paneer are palak paneer (paneer and spinach leaves, shahi paneer (paneer cooked with Mughlai spices), paneer masala and matar paneer (paneer and peas).

• Low fat paneer may be added to kheer and served as a healthy dessert.

 low fat paneer used in salads.


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How to store low fat paneer, low fat cottage cheese

• Store the low fat paneer in enough water in a deep container or bowl. The water has to be changed every 2 days, after which it can be refrigerated again.

• It stays fresh for a week when stored under these conditions.

• If it turns sour or has lost its softness, then place it in warm water for about 5 minutes before using.

 

Health Benefits of low fat paneer, low fat cottage cheese • Regardless of the type of milk used to create it, paneer is a concentrated source of the nutrients naturally found in milk, including calcium.

• Low fat paneer also contains a large amount of other essential nutrients such as phosphorous, zinc, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and vitamin A.

• It is a dense source of high quality protein.

 


 

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