Name: Homemade Paneer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 liter Milk; 2-3 tablespoons Lemon Juice; as needed Cold Water

Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serving

4-6 People

Calories / Serving

~160 kcal

Recipe Summary

Learn how to make fresh, soft paneer at home using just milk and lemon juice. This simple recipe guides you through curdling milk, straining the curds, and pressing them into a firm block of delicious Indian cheese.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Milk 1 liter
Lemon Juice 2-3 tablespoons
Cold Water as needed

Tools You'll Need

Pot
Mixing bowl
Colander
Strainer
Cheesecloth
Bowl

⚠ Contains Allergens

Dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Lemon Juice

Squeeze the juice from half to one lemon into a small bowl. You will need approximately 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Step 2: Heat the Milk

Pour 1 liter of milk into a large pot and place it on a stove over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching at the bottom.

Step 3: Curdle the Milk

Once the milk is hot and just about to boil, slowly add the lemon juice while stirring continuously. Continue stirring until the milk curdles completely, separating into solid white curds and greenish whey.

Step 4: Strain the Paneer

Place a colander or strainer over a large bowl and line it with a clean muslin cloth or cheesecloth. Carefully pour the curdled milk into the cloth-lined strainer, allowing the whey to drain into the bowl below.

Step 5: Rinse the Paneer

Gently pour cold water over the curds collected in the muslin cloth. This step helps to wash away any residual lemon flavor and stops the cooking process.

Step 6: Squeeze Excess Water

Gather the edges of the muslin cloth and gently squeeze out as much excess water as possible from the paneer. Be careful not to squeeze too hard, as it can make the paneer crumbly.

Step 7: Press the Paneer

Place the paneer (still wrapped in the muslin cloth) on a flat plate. Cover it with another flat plate and place a heavy object, such as a stone mortar or a stack of heavy cans, on top. Let it press for to achieve a firm block of paneer.

Step 8: Unwrap and Serve

After pressing, remove the heavy object and the top plate. Carefully unwrap the paneer from the muslin cloth. Your homemade paneer is now ready to be cut and used in your favorite dishes.

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