Well, it’s one of the most common issues while cooking Paneer at home.Even though it looks like an easy ingredient to work with, you can surely go wrong with it. And it happens in professional kitchens as well.
Well, there is no reason to be concerned about it at all.You can fix this issue with some of the tips shared below:
#PaneerSoftTip1
Dip paneer in warm salt water for 10 minutes before adding it to the gravy. It softens the paneer and allows absorbing the gravy easily. This ensures that the paneer remains soft even after cooking.
#PaneerSoftTip2
Never overcook the paneer; do not cook the paneer for more than 2 minutes. Make sure you add the paneer last in the recipe.
These two small tricks will always give you soft paneer even after cooking.