How to make Paneer For Babies? with 5 Paneer Recipes
The most common ingredient in every north Indian Cuisine is Paneer. It is that soft, tasty, and munchy texture that makes it so popular amongst taste buds of every age, and hence its texture makes it baby-friendly too. For vegetarian babies, it is the best source of Protein and Calcium. Paneer for Babies can be used in any kind of recipe and below you can find 5 Easy Paneer Recipes for Babies and Kids. Let us explore more into Paneer in this blog.
Paneer For Babies
Paneer also known as farmer’s cheese/Cottage cheese and is made from milk by curdling it using lemon juice or vinegar. In doing so, the milk changes its property and this farmer’s cheese is a wonder ingredient. It is the healthiest and tastiest option to make your little one intake calcium sufficiently if your baby is fussy about drinking milk! The best part, it is a weight-gaining food too.
When Can I give Paneer to my Baby?
Paneer can be given to babies above 8 months. Note that even Lactose Intolerant Babies can have paneer, cheese, and few more milk products as these are structurally different and easy to digest.
Health Benefits of Paneer for Babies:
• Dairy Product rich in nutrition helps in enhancing growth
• High protein keeps your baby energized
• Calcium-rich, Paneer is the best substitute to milk for cranky toddlers
• For adults, Paneer is known to control Blood Pressure and reduces the risk of Breast Cancer
Video: How to make Paneer For Babies?
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Paneer for Babies Recipe Below:
Paneer For Babies
Author:Kavitha Prashanth
Recipe Type: Indian
Cuisine:Breakfast, Lunchbox, Snacks
Ingredients
1. Milk - 1/2 Litre
2. Lemon - 4-5 drops
Method
1. In a wide pan take milk and bring to a boil on medium flame.
2. Squeeze 4- 5 drops of lemon juice into it and stir well using a spatula by mixing continuously.
3. Rest the milk aside until it cools down completely. You can check that the milk curdles when cooled. Take a bowl with a strainer.
4. On a strainer, put a cheese cloth or any cotton cloth and strain the curdled milk.
5. Tie the mixture in the same cloth and squeeze out excess water. Wash this strained mixture by pouring water on the cloth to remove the sourness of the lemon.
6. Hang it on a tap vertically for an hour or two so that so that the remaining water drips off.
7. Soft Paneer is now ready. You can make it into any shape as desired by keeping weight over it.
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Paneer For Babies
Method of Making Paneer for Babies:
1. In a wide pan take the milk and bring to a boil on medium flame.
2. Squeeze 4- 5 drops of lemon juice into it and stir well using a spatula by mixing continuously.
3. Rest the milk aside until it cools down completely. You can check that the milk curdles when cooled. Take a bowl with a strainer.
4. On a strainer, put a cheesecloth or any cotton cloth and strain the curdled milk.
5. Tie the mixture in the same cloth and squeeze out excess water. Wash this strained mixture by pouring water on the cloth to remove the sourness of the lemon.
6. Hang it on a tap vertically for an hour or two so that the remaining water drips off.
7. Soft Paneer is now ready. You can make it into any shape as desired by keeping weight over it.
Paneer For Babies
5 Paneer Recipes for Babies and Kids
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1. Vegetable Paneer Puree – 8 months +
Along with protein power from paneer, vegetables adds on to the immunity provider and satisfaction to the hungry baby.
Ingredients required
- Carrot – ½ Small
- Peas – 2 Tbsp
- Potato – ½ Small
- Paneer – 1 Tbsp
2. Spinach Paneer Rice – 8 months +
“King of herbs” the Spinach, commonly known as “Palak” is a Calcium-rich leaf with Milk Protein rich Paneer is combined with style for an instant recipe. An extremely nutritious and time-saving meal for the parents to cook with rice or even with leftover rice. It cools the body and energizes internally when consumed and delivers the right nutrition for the day.
Ingredients Required :
- Cooked Rice – 1/2 cup
- Paneer – 2 tbsp
- Spinach / Palak – 5-6 leaves
- Ghee/ Butter – 1 tsp
- Pepper – 1/4 tsp
3. Paneer Blocks – 8 months +
It can be a wonderful snack or finger food for babies and also a starter for a family lunch/dinner. It can be a great lunch box recipe for your school-going kids too.
Ingredients Required :
- Paneer Cubes – 200gms
- Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
- Cumin – 1/2 tsp (optional)
- Pepper – 1/2 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp (for babies above 1 Year)
- Curd – 2 tsp
4. Daliya Paneer Khichdi – 8 months +
Great for breakfast or lunch, khichdi is a traditional Indian food given during ill health to babies, kids, and adults. Make it during cough or cold and serve your child for that instant relief. A dollop of ghee is what makes it double nutritious. Daliya and Paneer is a rare but versatile combination.
Ingredients Required :
- Daliya – 2 tbsp
- Masoor dal- 1/2 tbsp
- Paneer – 2 tbsp finely shredded
- Ghee- 1 tsp
- Cumin powder- 1tsp
- Pepper powder – 1tsp
- Finely cut coriander
- Curry leaves – 5-6
- Warm water – 1 1/2 cup
5. Sweet Corn Paneer Chat – 12 months +
Chatpata chaat recipe for your picky eaters. This chat or Masala Corn is sure to be wiped off in a jiffy. A combination of juicy sweetcorn, chewy paneer or cottage cheese, and tangy tomatoes with a little bit of spice will make your toddlers, kids or adults as well to wish for more.
Ingredients Required :
- Sweetcorn – 1 cup
- Paneer cubes – 100 gms
- Onion – 1/2 chopped
- Tomato – 1/2 chopped
- Butter / ghee – 1 tbsp
- Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
- Chat masala – 1/4 tsp
- Amchur powder – 1/4 tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Coriander leaves – for garnishing
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