PANEER (COTTAGE CHEESE)

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A special favorite with north Indians, paneer (cottage cheese), with its delicate milky flavor, is used all over India to make delicious dishes.

Provided by International Recipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 gallon whole milk
1 cup distilled white vinegar
cheesecloth

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 293.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 195.2 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

Rihan Soomro
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times now and it always comes out perfectly. The paneer is firm and flavorful, and it's perfect for a variety of dishes. I especially love using it in curries. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!


Emily Della Rocco
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I love this recipe! The paneer is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I've used it in a variety of dishes, including curries, stir-fries, and salads. It's also a great snack on its own. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!


Sipra sipra
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always comes out perfectly. The paneer is firm and flavorful. It's a great addition to curries, stir-fries, and salads. I also like to use it to make paneer tikka masala. Thanks for shari


Stefan Krol
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This was my first time making paneer and it turned out great! I was a little nervous at first, but the instructions were easy to follow and the process was actually quite simple. The paneer was firm and had a slightly tangy flavor, which was perfect


Gage Frye
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I've been making this paneer recipe for years and it never disappoints! The paneer is always firm and flavorful, and it's perfect for a variety of dishes. I especially love using it in curries and kebabs, but it's also great on its own. I highly reco