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Homemade Paneer Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Whole Milk, not ultra-pasturized
- 4-6 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- Cheesecloth
Directions
- Line a colander with a double thickness of cheesecloth, allowing a few inches to drape on either side of the colander. Set aside.
- In a stock pot or Dutch oven, heat the milk over medium heat, stirring often as it warms. When small bubbles appear on the surface of the milk, add 4 tablespoons of the lemon juice and reduce the heat to low. Continue stirring gently as the milk curds appear. If after a few minutes the milk curds (small whitish solids) have not fully formed separating from the whey (light greenish liquid), add another 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice until the curdling is obvious. Continue to stir gently to allow curds to form (and not break apart).
- Remove the pot from the stovetop and pour contents into the prepared colander. Allow the liquids to drain and rinse lightly with cool water.
- Fold the shorter sides of the cheesecloth inward over the curds and tie the long ends once to make a small packet. Squeeze gentle to release more liquid and tie to the kitchen faucet; allow to drain into the sink for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the faucet and turn the cheesecloth packet of curds on its side with the tied area on the side as well. Press on the cheese bundle to form a round shape. Place the packet in a round cake pan (or other similar flat bottomed pan). Place a flat saucepan on top of the cheese and something heavy inside to compress the cheese (I put a brick in the saucepan). Place in the refrigerator and allow to sit 1-2 hours until the cheese is fully formed. Note: it can sit longer.
- Unwrap the cheesecloth to slice and eat the paneer.
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Source:
Method adapted from The Food Network.
- Published:
- Modified:
- Author:
- Toni Dash
- Source:
- Method adapted from The Food Network.
- Cuisine:
- Indian
- Tags:
- Indian, Cheese, Easy, Curry, Vegetarian
- Related Recipes:
- Indian Recipes, Cheese Recipes, Easy Recipes, Curry Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
- Recipe Yields:
- 250 grams, 4-6 servings
- Prep Time:
- Cook Time:
- Total Time:
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Published:
Author: Toni Dash
Source: Method adapted from The Food Network.
Recipe Yields: 250 grams, 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 75
Calories
197
% Daily Value*
14%
Total Fat
9g
27%
Saturated Fat
5g
5%
Sodium
131mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Sugars
16g
19%
Protein
9g
* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret.
Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
