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Homemade Paneer

Paneer is a fresh curd cheese of Indian origin made by curdling milk with an acid and pressing out the water and whey.

Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 3 liters milk
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring milk to a boil in a large pan.
  2. 2
    Just before the milk starts to boil, add the lemon juice or vinegar to coagulate the milk.
  3. 3
    Pour the coagulated milk through a cheese cloth to discard most of the water within.
  4. 4
    Press the water out firmly and place a weight on top of the paneer.
  5. 5
    Allow to rest and harden for 2–3 hours in the refrigerator.
Category
Side Dishes
Cuisine
Indian

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