All About Soft Goat Milk Paneer  

Indian cuisine is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, with numerous regional variations. Paneer is a popular ingredient used in Indian recipes and has many variations. Paneer has been a most popular and loved Indian dairy product for over five centuries, and it continues to grow in popularity. Paneer is made from cottage cheese, an unpasteurized form of milk. Paneer can be derived from various milk sources, such as cow, buffalo, and goat milk. Paneer is available as a dairy product across the country, but its roots are found in northern India. Here’s everything you need to know about this delicious dairy alternative made from goat milk.  

• What Is Paneer?  

Paneer is a type of curd produced from goat milk. The word Paneer also means “to pound”, which is attributed to how the curd is made. Since the milk is first fermented by the bacteria in it and then strained, it creates a sour and strong-tasting whey. It is then mixed with a unique starter culture to produce the final product – Paneer!   

• Health Benefits of Goat Milk Paneer  

Got milk Paneer is lactose-free and has high calcium and potassium content, making it a great addition to your diet for maintaining a healthy heart and blood pressure. Since it is an unfermented dairy product, it is also low in sugars which are great for people with diabetes. Healthy fats such as CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) and Vitamin A are present in unfermented dairy products such as Paneer, making them a great addition to your diet for maintaining a healthy body and hair. Paneer is also a great source of protein. Therefore, it is a perfect replacement for meat or fish when trying to reduce your meat intake.  

Recipes using Goat Milk Paneer  

1. Palak Paneer using Goat Milk  

• 150 g of Courtyard Farms Goat Milk Paneer  
• 800 g of fresh spinach  
• One onion  
• Two garlic cloves  
• One piece of fresh ginger (3 cm)  
• Fresh coriander  
• 1 tsp of turmeric   
• 1 tsp of red chilli powder  
• 2 tsp of cumin  
• Ghee (use Courtyard Farms Pure Ghee)
• Sugar  
• Salt & Pepper  

1. Mince the onion, crush the garlic and dice the ginger.  
2. Fry till brown in a pan for 3 to 5 minutes.  
3. Add the coriander, turmeric, cumin and pepper.  
4. Cook for 2 minutes.  
5. Add the spinach, and combine it with all the ingredients.  
6. Cover and reduce to low heat.  
7. Cook for 10 minutes.  
8. Sprinkle a pinch of sugar, salt and pepper.  
9. Stir, and cook for 5 minutes.  
10. Add Paneer (diced)  
11. Serve it hot with bread or aromatic rice.  

2. Tiranga Paneer Salad - Tiranga Paneer Salad is a delicious Indian riff on the classic Italian Caprese salad. 

• Two tablespoons of vegetable oil  
• 200 grams of Courtyard Farm’s goat milk paneer, cut into 2x2x¼-inch diced  
• Salt as per taste  
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons mild red chilli powder  
• 1 1⁄2 tomato, sliced (8 slices) into ¼-inch thick rounds  

• Four teaspoons of green chutney (coriander and mint chutney)  
• Chaat masala as per taste  
• One green chilli, fresh, chopped  
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons goat milk ghee   
• One teaspoon of cumin seeds (jeera)