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Homemade Cheese Spread – Try this healthy recipe for a guilt-free indulgence

February 16, 2023
Bharat Times

Be it a slice of bread or tomato ketchup, a packet of chips or cheese spread – we buy all these packaged food items from supermarkets or grocery stores for ease or convenience. Moreover, they are affordable and easily available as well. But health experts and nutritionists often point out that these packaged products are quite unhealthy as they are heavily processed and industry-manufactured. They contain preservatives and other ingredients that can affect our health and prove harmful in the long run. So, should we stop consuming packaged chips and dips altogether? no way! We can always make these recipes in our kitchen too, just like this Homemade Cheese Spread Recipe.

Yes, you heard that right! It is possible to make cheese spread at home that is healthier and tastier than store-bought paneer. it requires simple material Which are easily available in our kitchen and there is no need to buy them from the market. You can make a batch of this cheese spread recipe and pair it with bread, plain crackers, or even nachos or chips.

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You can serve this creamy cheese dip with nachos, bread or crackers. Photo: iStock

The video of the homemade cheese spread was shared by popular chef Neha Deepak Shah, who regularly shares some amazing recipes on her Instagram profile. It has over 15.3 million views and 619k likes Posted, Describing it as a high-protein recipe, Shah wrote, “It tastes light, delicious and is perfect for a paneer lover like me who wants to stay healthy. You only need 10 to 15 minutes to make it!”

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How to make cheese spread at home | Healthy Homemade Cheese Spread Recipe

Homemade paneer spread requires a few ingredients which are easily available at home. The simple process can be mastered even by novice cooks. Chef Neha Deepak Shah told that this recipe yields about 320 to 350 grams of cheese spread. You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge, and the salt in the spread will act as a preservative, suggested the chef.

Component:

For Chhaina:

  • 1 liter milk
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp salt

For Paneer:

  • 150 grams hung curd
  • 1 cheese cube (optional)
  • a little more salt

Method:

  1. Let the milk boil. Once it starts bubbling, add Lemon juice And water it. This will separate the milk and you will get around 180-200 grams of chhaina.
  2. Pour the Chhaina in a muslin cloth to remove excess water. Don’t squeeze the chhaina too much, else it will turn like paneer. Keep it aside.
  3. Take a blender and add chenna to it. Also add hung curd, a little salt and a cheese cube as optional ingredients. Make sure the amount of water is limited, else the paneer will be too runny.
  4. Blend the mixture 1-2 times to get a smooth creamy spread.
  5. Your creamy homemade cheese spread is ready! Store it in the fridge and enjoy.

You can also add coriander, black pepper, garlic or oregano to homemade cheese spread recipes. Experiment with this homemade cheese spread and let us know how you liked it!

Watch the full recipe video for paneer spread at home here:

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