Paneer and Whey
Yes ✅ — the remaining water after paneer is made is called whey . When milk curdles: Solid white part → Paneer (curds) Greenish-yellow liquid → Whey ๐งช What is Whey? Whey contains: Protein (whey protein) Calcium Lactose Vitamins (B vitamins) Minerals It’s very nutritious — don’t throw it away ๐ ๐ฅ How You Can Use Whey 1️⃣ In Dough Use it instead of water while kneading roti/chapati dough. 2️⃣ In Curries & Gravies Add to dal or vegetable gravy for extra nutrition. 3️⃣ In Smoothies Blend with fruits as a protein boost. 4️⃣ In Rice Cook rice using whey instead of water. 5️⃣ In Soup Add to soups for extra nutrients. 6️⃣ For Fermentation Use in dosa/idli batter to improve fermentation. ๐ก Fun Fact: The whey from paneer is similar (but not the same processing method) to the base used for whey protein powder sold in gyms. If you want, I can also explain: