Paneer is a fresh and delicate cottage cheese made from whole milk in India. Paneer is rich in nutrients and making it involves long and complicated procedures. Paneer is made by curdling milk, tying the residence in cloth and placing under pressure to solidify. Paneer is versatile dairy product in its usage because it can be used to make sweets, snacks or vegetables.

Even though making paneer is difficult, with experience, one gets better with it. If the first time results are not good, do not give up, please try again.

Ingredients

1 liter whole milk
1/2 table spoon vinegar or lemon/lime juice
2 tablespoon Water

Preparation

1. Dissolve the vinegar in milk. Bring milk to boil. Stir continuously while boiling.
2. When the milk curdles fully, switch off the heat. Cover for 3-4 minutes.
3. Drain into a muslin cloth. Hold pouch under running water.
   Press out excess water. Shape and place cloth under heavy weight required (stone slab) for 2-3 hours before using as required.