LOW FAT PANEER (Cottage Cheese)

Prepared from low fat milk, low fat paneer has all the goodness of milk without its fat content. This is a superb way of adding protein (23.4 grams) (necessary for maintenance of body cells) and calcium (necessary for healthy bones) to a diabetic diet. Use it to make interesting snacks, subzis, and desserts.

Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Makes 100 grams (approx. ¾ cup).
Ingredients
2 cups low fat milk
1 cup low fat curds (dahi), beaten

Method

1. Put the milk to boil in a saucepan. When it starts boiling, add the low fat curds and mix well.

2. Remove from the heat and stir gently until the milk curdles.

3. Strain the curdled milk through a muslin cloth, bring the edges of the cloth together, tie and hang for about half an hour to allow the whey to drain out. Use as required. Its easier to strain the milk through a sieve and let it be for 20 minutes.

Tips
If the milk has not curdled completely in step 2, heat the mixture for a little more time.
Don't discard the whey, which is very nutritious. Use it to replace water while kneading dough, or add it to juices or buttermilk.

I have 100 grams paneer on almost a daily basis for dinner as its a great source of protein for vegetarians. From a health angle, this is a TOP 5 Food to be eaten daily.

Source : Low Fat Paneer by Tarla Dalal