Homemade paneer cheese
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Homemade paneer cheese

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1 hour 30 minutes
67.0 kcal
Proteins: 3.0 g
Fats: 4.0 g
Carbohydrates: 5.0 g

Origin of the recipe

Paneer is a traditional Indian fresh cheese that's easy to make at home. Its delicate texture and mild flavor make it an ideal ingredient for a variety of dishes. Paneer doesn't require any complicated techniques or special ingredients, and its versatility allows it to be used in both vegetarian and meat recipes!

What do you need for cooking?

Ingredients

  • Milk
  • Lemon

Kitchen utensils

  • Ladle
  • shoulder blade
  • Colander
  • Gauze
  • Juicer
  • Cargo

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Homemade Paneer Cheese - Step 1 Wash the lemon and squeeze the juice out of it.

Step 2:

Homemade Paneer Cheese - Step 2 Bring the milk to a boil.

Step 3:

Homemade Paneer Cheese - Step 3 Pour in lemon juice in a thin stream, stirring.

Step 4:

Homemade Paneer Cheese - Step 4 When the milk has curdled, place a colander in a deep saucepan, line it with cheesecloth and separate the curds from the whey.

Step 5:

Homemade Paneer Cheese - Step 5 Hang the cheese in cheesecloth and let the remaining whey drain.

Step 6:

Homemade Paneer Cheese - Step 6 Wrap the cheese in fresh cheesecloth and place it under a weight overnight.

Cooking tips

Whey from cheese can be used for pancakes.

If you want to add spices to the cheese, do so before placing it under the weight.

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