How to Make Paneer (Cottage Cheese) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Paneer, also known as Indian cottage cheese, is a versatile and delicious ingredient that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is a fresh, unsalted cheese that is widely used in vegetarian dishes and is packed with protein, making it a popular choice for those following a vegetarian or plant-based diet.

Paneer is incredibly easy to make at home and can be used in a variety of dishes, from savory curries to creamy desserts. Its mild and milky flavor makes it a great canvas for soakin...

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Ingredients

  • 1 gallon whole milk
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • cheesecloth

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat milk in a heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat until boiling. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Stir a couple times until curds separate from whey, about 5 minutes.
  • Line a colander with cheese cloth. Pour curds and whey through colander and drain. Wrap curds with cheesecloth and place a heavy pot fill with water over curds to press and drain completely, about 2 hours. Curds will form a soft disk.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 195mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Calcium: 551mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 698mg