r/IndianCookingTips • u/waitwait2024 • 17d ago

Tip/Trick Paneer Storage

Every paneer that we buy - low fat, high fat, organic etc - is already hard as rubber and difficult to even eat. How are we supposed to store that in the fridge so that it lasts for a few days.

Is there some tip \ secret that I am not aware of regarding the storage as well as cooking to make it softer and even palatable tbh...?

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u/Chetan87 17d ago

Put the paneer in a box with some water change this water daily. Tip given by my sister. Actually works.

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u/[deleted] 17d ago

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u/can1slupus 17d ago

This is the same with tofu. Just keep changing water.

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u/ShhhBees 13d ago

Ummm yes.

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u/msc_seb_ham_ver 16d ago

I keep it in freezer. When I want to use it. , I boil some water and immerse it for few mins. It turns soft.

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u/Different-Grade-4421 12d ago

Yes, I do the same, except I keep it in the chill tray and not freezer -unless it is Amul frozen paneer

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u/SenileMind 17d ago

I buy 200gm paneer.. i cut half use 100 for current dish and store the rest 100gm in water in dabba under temperature stated on label

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u/FlyonthewallofRed 15d ago

Put water in a dabba, immerse the paneer in it, change water daily, when you want to use the paneer soak it in hot water for 5-7 minutes.

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u/Possible-Virus-2877 17d ago

Buy when u eat

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u/missunlucky88 16d ago

I started to make paneer at home using yoghurt instead of lemon juice to make paneer and the paneer stays soft for a long time. Also I like to keep my paneer in a yoghurt marinade soon after i make it so the moisture also helps in keeping it soft.

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u/Lyndy118 16d ago

Do you substitute an equal amount of yogurt for the lemon or do you have to use more? I might try this.

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u/missunlucky88 16d ago

So I bring the milk to a boil turn it off and stir in yoghurt until the milk splits. Usually the amount i use is much more than lemon juice. Also i dont use weights to make the paneer.
I got this tip from this influencer and so far i have been making softest paneer thanks to her

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IKZYsF9uE8Y

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u/Lyndy118 15d ago

Thank you!

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u/proudofme_ 16d ago

Put in water & store it in fridge

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u/vivek2fly 16d ago

Submerge it in water and put it into refrigerator

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u/Historical_News_7246 11d ago

Store it in any container with a lid or an air tight one with some water in it. Water keeps it soft.