How do I keep paneer soft after frying?

First thing, you can keep them in water before using them in the curry preparations. This step will allow them to soak up enough water, which eventually helps in turning them soft. You can also fry them first in hot oil and place them in a bowl of water for a few minutes. Note: Paneer doesn’t work like a sponge.

Can you cook paneer in water?

You have to prepare paneer in boiling water. Remove paneer from refrigerator. Cut it into cubes. Place it in boiling water and keep it for 5 minutes.

Is it OK to cook paneer in hot water?

Paneer can be used as is. Sometimes it is fried to extend shelf life. Cooks will also sometimes fry paneer until it is slightly brown and then put the fried cubes of paneer in hot water for a few minutes. This makes paneer very soft. If you do cook paneer, it will not melt, like most other cheese varieties, because it’s an acid-set cheese.

Which is the best way to fry paneer?

Paneer aught to be fried to a golden crust. Best is to fry the Paneer and let it soak in hot water for some time. That gives the best Paneer. It depends on which dish you are using it in.

What makes paneer soft and supple after cooking?

You should soak the paneer in the water at room temperature. Water gives the paneer required moisture that it will require after cooking extracts its moisture and making it hard and rubbery. Extra water will allow the paneer to stay soft and supple. It does not matter if you get the paneer from the supermarket or even if you make it at home.

How long to cook shahee paneer before serving?

All depends on the dish being cooked or the chef. Some chef might put paneer before serving in shahee paneer or butter paneer but some might like to cook it in the sauce for last five minutes before serving. Generally it is cooked for very short time.