Homemade Paneer /Cheese large batch

Name: Homemade Paneer /Cheese large batch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 3 3/4 litre milk; 2 1/2 lemons

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:20min

This homemade soft paneer is perfect to use in Indian dishes , salads or just eaten like this for breakfast or lunch and it’s simple to make

Updated at: Tue, 28 May 2024 18:32:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories580 kcal (29%)

Total Fat30.7 g (44%)

Carbs46.7 g (18%)

Sugars46.5 g (52%)

Protein31.6 g (63%)

Sodium363.8 mg (18%)

Fiber0.6 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

3.75 litremilk

2.5lemons

Instructions

Step 1

Add the milk to a large pot and cook on medium heat until it boils then cook for 15 seconds

milk3.75 litre

Step 2

Add the juice of 2 and a half lemons then cook 30 more seconds then give it a gentle stir and you will see the curds separate

Step 3

Strain this into a muslin cloth and a strainer over a large bowl. Let some of the the whey drip out and then tie the muslin cloth together in a knot and tie to your sink or cupboard and let it hang for about 2 hours or until the whey has separated and it’s firmed up ( you can use the whey to bake bread or in pancakes or cake recipes )

Step 4

Once firm store the paneer in a sterilized container and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days