Why homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at home
Published on: April 12, 2026, 12:27 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Paneer is a rich source of protein and when it comes to vegetarian diet, it is an integral partt of balanced meal. Sadly in last few years, this rich source of protein has suffered a lot of adulteration and using store-bought paneer has become a matter of serious concern. That is likely the reason the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently announced that they will conduct pan-India surveillance. Under this, large-scale sample collection of products such as khoa, chenna, paneer, ghee, butter, curd, and ice cream will take place from organised and unorganised sectors in all districts countrywide. "The rationale behind choosing milk is due to its indispensable role in our food culture, either as a fresh fluid or as processed dairy products. Milk contains vital micronutrients and macronutrients. People of every age group include milk or milk products in their daily diet. Changing lifestyle patterns and increasing health consciousness are the key growth drivers for milk and high-value milk products in India," the food safety authority said. Coming back to paneer, the threat of adulteration has pushed many people to start practicing making paneer at home and the most common problem people mention is of homemade paneer turning hard. Today, we will decode the reason and also provide you with 5 smart tips to fix it at home.
