Best Homemade Paneer

Best Homemade Paneer

All you need to make homemade paneer is milk, lemon juice, salt, and a thermometer! Use your homemade paneer in all your favorite Indian recipes.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
148 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Line a colander with a damp piece of muslin or cheesecloth and set in the sink or over a bowl.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Ladle curds into the prepared 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.

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts whole milk
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt

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