Homemade Paneer

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Ingredients

  • 2 liters full-fat milk
  • 4 tbsp Vinegar
  • Cold water

Steps

  1. Use a heavy-bottom pan to heat 2 liters of milk.
  2. At the start of boiling, add 2 tbsp vinegar and mix thoroughly. Turn off the flame before adding the remaining 2 tbsp vinegar, and stir.
  3. The milk will separate as it curdles, forming paneer and whey (water).
  4. Strain the paneer through a muslin cloth, then wash it 2โ€“3 times with cold water to take away the sourness.
  5. After tying the cloth, put a heavy weight on it and keep it there for 30 minutes.
  6. Cut the paneer to make cubes, or cut it to the shape you prefer.
  7. You now have fresh, soft paneer made at home.
  8. Ways to use the paneer:
  9. The paneer can go into Paneer Bhurji, Shahi Paneer, Palak Paneer, Paneer Paratha or Paneer Tikka.