How to Make Best Homemade Paneer - A Step-by-Step Guide

Paneer, a beloved Indian cheese, is a staple ingredient in many delicious and flavorful dishes. Making your own paneer at home is not only a fun and rewarding process, but it also ensures that you have the freshest, creamiest paneer possible. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can create the best homemade paneer that will elevate your Indian cooking to the next level.

The process of making paneer is surprisingly simple and requires only two main ingredients: mil...

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Ingredients

  • 4 quarts whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (Optional)
  • ½ cup lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 28 ounces paneer

  • Line a colander with a damp piece of muslin or cheesecloth and set in the sink or over a bowl.
  • Pour milk into a large saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Stir well and add salt. Pour in lemon juice gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir until curds separate.
  • Ladle curds into the muslin-lined colander. Fold muslin over curds and place a weight on top (such as a bowl filled with water). Press lightly and let drain for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Nutrition

    148 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 153mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 276mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 359mg