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Paneer Recipe
Easy paneer recipe creates homemade fresh cheese that's perfect for vegetarians who want to add protein-rich paneer to their favorite curry or dish preparations. This simple technique demonstrates how fresh cheese can be made at home with better flavor and texture than store-bought versions. The homemade approach ensures optimal freshness while allowing control over texture and flavor that enhances any dish it's added to. This vegetarian protein source provides substantial nutrition while absorbing flavors beautifully in curry preparations. The easy method makes authentic paneer accessible to home cooks who want genuine Indian ingredients for their cooking endeavors.
This easy paneer recipe is great for vegetarians. You can add paneer to your favorite curry or dish. Homemade paneer is softer and lighter than the tofu-like consistency of paneer found in many Indian restaurants.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
1 gallon milk
1 quart buttermilk
1 cup canola oil for frying
Directions
Pour milk into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat; watch carefully to prevent milk from boiling over. When milk begins to boil, pour buttermilk into the pot in a steady stream, stirring constantly. The milk will separate into curds and water.
Line a colander with cheesecloth. Pour milk mixture through the cheesecloth, reserving some of the strained liquid. Let milk mixture sit in the colander until curds are settled and dripping stops, about 2 hours.
Transfer strained curds to a food processor. Process until smooth and mixture can be formed into a ball. Add some of the reserved liquid and process again if mixture is too dry. The consistency should resemble firm ricotta cheese.
Turn cheese out onto a clean surface and knead until smooth. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until needed.
To cook paneer, heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cut paneer into bite-sized pieces. Fry in hot oil until very pale golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 421 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 38g | Carbs |
| 27g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 421 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
| Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium 437mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 38g | |
| Protein 27g | 53% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 946mg | 73% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1217mg | 26% |
* 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.
