{"title":"Paneer","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaneer is a fresh, unsalted cheese made by curdling hot milk with lemon juice or vinegar, then pressing the curds into a firm block. It does not melt when heated, which is why it can be grilled, fried and simmered in sauce. In Punjab and across North India it is the main protein of a vegetarian meal. It is called chhena in Bengal when kept soft and unpressed, and it is sometimes labelled Indian cottage cheese, though it is firmer than British cottage cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the style for the dish. Firm blocks cut cleanly into cubes for paneer tikka, kadai paneer and chilli paneer, and stay whole in a curry. Softer, fresher paneer is better crumbled into bhurji, stuffed into parathas or grated into a kofta mix. Full fat paneer is richer and more tender; lighter versions are a little drier and firmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor soft paneer in a curry, fry the cubes until lightly golden, then drop them into a bowl of hot salted water for ten minutes before adding them to the sauce. They soak up moisture and stay soft. Season with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paneer-and-vegetable-masala\"\u003epaneer masala\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tandoori-and-tikka-masala\"\u003etikka masala\u003c\/a\u003e for a marinade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep paneer sealed in the fridge, and once opened, store it covered in water, changing the water daily, and use it within a few days. Paneer is chilled and goes out on local delivery only. It sits in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chilled-and-dairy\"\u003echilled and dairy\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yogurt\"\u003eyogurt\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cream\"\u003ecream\u003c\/a\u003e are the other two dairy staples for a paneer curry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dairy-valley-paneer-225g","title":"Dairy Valley Paneer 225g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDairy Valley Paneer is a traditional Indian style paneer, a fresh, unsalted cheese made simply from pasteurised cow's milk set with acetic acid. It is rennet free and suitable for vegetarians, with a soft, milky flavour and a firm block that slices and cubes cleanly and holds its shape in cooking. The 225g block suits a curry for two to three people. Find more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paneer\"\u003ePaneer\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut the block into cubes and add them to palak paneer, matar paneer, paneer butter masala or kadai paneer towards the end of cooking. For a softer bite, soak the cubes in warm water for 10 minutes first. Marinate cubes in yoghurt and tikka spices for paneer tikka, crumble it for paneer bhurji, or grate it into paratha fillings. Once opened, keep it refrigerated and use within 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with 100% cow's milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRennet free and suitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains milk; may contain traces of nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse within 3 days of opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dairy Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55528761557331,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/dairy-valley-paneer-225g-front.png?v=1793627491"},{"product_id":"dairy-valley-paneer-450g","title":"Dairy Valley Paneer 450g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDairy Valley Paneer is a traditional Indian style paneer, naturally soft and white, made from pasteurised milk set with acetic acid. It has a fresh, milky flavour and a firm texture that cubes neatly and stays whole in a curry, with no added salt. The larger 450g block is the right size for family meals, parties and batch cooking. Find more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paneer\"\u003ePaneer\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCube it for paneer butter masala, shahi paneer, palak paneer and mattar paneer, or cut thick slices for the grill and tandoor. Thread marinated cubes onto skewers with peppers and onions for paneer tikka, crumble it into bhurji, or fry fingers for chilli paneer. Soaking the cubes in warm water for a few minutes keeps them soft. Once opened, keep it refrigerated and use within 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Indian style, naturally soft and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains milk; may contain traces of nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRandom weight pack around 450g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse within 3 days of opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dairy Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55528761590099,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/dairy-valley-paneer-450g-front.png?v=1793627500"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/paneer.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}