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• Ricotta Cheese: The other substitute for paneer is ricotta cheese which works well in many recipes. Remember to drain the ricotta cheese well before using it in the recipe.
• Tofu: For a vegan substitute, firm or extra firm tofu is the best option in these recipes. Tofu works well as it does not melt or disintegrate while cooking. Simply press and remove the extra water or moisture from the tofu by keeping a heavy weight on it. You could also pan fry tofu before adding in the dish.
• Plant based Options: Though not exactly a substitute, Button Mushrooms and unripe Jackfruit also work well in some recipes, where a soft meaty texture is needed. So you can take a call when making these recipes and replacing paneer cubes with button mushrooms or raw unripe jackfruit. Though for jackfruit you have to cook them prior to adding in the dish. So you can either steam, sauté or boil them. For some recipes, you may have to cook the mushrooms earlier by sautéing or stir-frying them before adding to the dish.