Lifestyle Desk: Paneer is called “Protein Powerhouse” and is a favorite of all of us. Be it making vegetables or any snacks. Everyone likes every dish made from paneer. But it becomes a power house only when it is cooked properly. Often small mistakes in the kitchen reduce its nutritional quality. Let us understand those 3 common mistakes.
cooking for too long or at high heat
Cooking cheese on high flame for a long time can change the structure (denaturation) of the proteins present in it. Due to this, the cheese becomes hard and it becomes a little difficult for the body to digest it and absorb the protein. What to do – Cook on medium or low flame for less time, so that the paneer remains soft and nutritious.
deep frying
Deep frying the paneer absorbs a lot of oil. Due to this, the benefit of protein becomes less and unhealthy fat increases. What to do – It is better to shallow fry or grill/saute – this helps in maintaining protein and keeping calories under control.
adding too much spices and cream
By adding more cream, butter and heavy spices, the focus of the dish shifts from protein to fat and calories. What to do- Use light spices, tomato base or curd base, so that the real nutrition of paneer remains.
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