Paneer (Home Made)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 12

Delicious home-made Paneer recipe for a creamy Indian cuisine dish

by The Chefin Indian

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

296

Sugar

Fat

22g

Paneer is a type of cheese that is common in Indian cuisine. It is used in dishes like Matar Paneer, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Palak Paneer. Paneer is made by curdling milk and separating the solid paneer from the liquid whey. As an ingredient, paneer has a fresh, creamy flavor that pairs well with the bold spices used in Indian food. Home-made paneer is a great alternative to the store-bought paneer as it has a fresher flavor and can be used to prepare a variety of Indian dishes. Although it requires more effort and time to make at home, the rewards are endless in terms of taste and health benefits.

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized pot, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat.
2.	Turn off the heat as soon as the milk boils and add plain yogurt, sugar, salt, and fresh lemon juice.
3.	Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4.	After 5 minutes, the milk should have curdled, and the whey should have separated from the solid paneer.
5.	Line a colander with cheesecloth and strain the mixture to separate the whey from the paneer.
6.	Gather the cheesecloth and rinse the paneer in running water to wash off any remaining lemon or yogurt.
7.	Squeeze out the excess water and form the paneer into a block.
8.	Place the paneer block on a plate and put a heavy object like a book on top to press out any remaining water.
9.	Wait for 20 minutes and remove the cheesecloth and paneer block from the plate.

PROS

Paneer is rich in protein and is an excellent ingredient that can be used to prepare a variety of Indian dishes like Matar Paneer, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Palak Paneer.

The home-made paneer has a creamy and fresh flavor that is superior to the store-bought paneer.

CONS

The home-made paneer requires patience and time to make compared to buying the store-bought ones.
The homemade paneer has a shorter shelf life than the store-bought paneer.

The paneer has to be consumed within 2-3 days of making it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Paneer is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and phosphorus.
The high protein content in paneer makes it an ideal food for vegetarians and people who want to build muscle or lose weight.
The calcium and phosphorus in the paneer help build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. The paneer also contains Vitamin B12, which is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system.

	4 cups milk
	1 tablespoon plain yogurt
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon sugar
	1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice