Best Homemade Paneer

Name: Best Homemade Paneer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 4 quarts whole milk; 0.5 teaspoon sea salt; 0.5 cup lemon juice

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It's easy to make your very own paneer to use in your favorite Indian recipes. For homemade paneer, all you need is milk, lemon juice, salt, and a thermometer!

Recipe by ChefJackie

Published on May 15, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

28 ounces paneer

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Ingredients

4 quarts whole milk
½ teaspoon sea salt (Optional)
½ cup lemon juice

Directions

Line a colander with a damp piece of muslin or cheesecloth and set in the sink or over a bowl.
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.
Ladle curds into the muslin-lined 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.

Cook's Note:

You can use lime juice instead of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148	Calories
8g	Fat
12g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 153mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 4mg	18%
Calcium 276mg	21%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 359mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.