Easy Homemade Paneer Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Paneer Recipe
Total time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients: 4 quarts whole milk; 0.5 teaspoon sea salt; 0.5 cup lemon juice

Making paneer at home is easier than you think! This homemade paneer recipe requires only milk, lemon juice, salt, and a thermometer, making it perfect for your favorite Indian recipes.

Total time2 hrs 30 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield28 ounces paneer, 16

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Line a colander with damp cheesecloth or muslin and place over a bowl or in the sink.
Pour the milk into a large saucepan. Heat over medium-low to 200°F (93°C). Stir in salt, then gradually add lemon juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until curds separate.
Transfer the curds to the prepared colander. Fold the muslin over the curds, place a weight on top (like a water-filled bowl), and press gently. Let it drain for 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 148 kcal
Fat Content: 8 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 153 mg
Protein Content: 8 g
Cholesterol Content: 24 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g