Malai Paneer
Paneer or Indian cottage cheese is a type of fresh cheese with a soft spongy texture and sweet acidic flavour. It is a popular South Asian cuisine, especially in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Unlike other cheese, it doesn’t melt and can be grated, sliced, or crumbled. You can also eat it raw or cook it if you prefer.
Paneer is made by heating milk and curdling using vinegar, lime juice, or other acidic food. The acid used to curd the milk determines the flavour of the paneer. There are a variety of paneer available like low-fat paneer, soy paneer, vegetable-impregnated paneer, filled paneer, and UF paneer.
Paneer Nutritional Value
Paneer has a high nutritional value, which is why it is believed that paneer is good for health and should be a part of your daily diet. It provides instant energy as it is rich in calcium, selenium, and potassium. It also has high protein content, making it a good choice for a vegetarian diet.
The nutritional value of 100 gm of paneer is as follows:
- Calories: 321Kcal
- Total Fat: 25gm
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.57gm
- Total Protein: 21.43gm
- Calcium: 714mg
- Magnesium: 8mg
- Sodium: 18mg
- Vitamin A: 714 IU
- Fatty acids(total saturated): 16.07gm
- Cholesterol: 89 mg
