By Sushmita Sengupta
India’s heart lies in paneer. Also known as cottage cheese paneer is used in various curries, snacks, desserts and more. Here’s how to make it at home.
-5 Cup whole Milk -1 tbsp white vinegar -1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
In a small bowl, add lemon juice, white vinegar and about ¼ cup water. Mix and set aside.
Now take a deep saucepan, pour the full-fat whole milk and heat it for approx. 10 minutes over medium heat. Do not let the milk boil.
Add the lemon vinegar mixture to the milk. Stir until milk coagulates. Do not strain the coagulated milk.
Boil for another 3-4 minutes, or until the milk is clean and watery. Turn off the heat. Rest for another 5 minutes.
Filter the cottage cheese/curd through a cheesecloth. Gather fabric from all sides. Squeeze as much water as possible out before tying the knot.
Place a heavy utensil or weight on the cheese wrapped in cheesecloth, leave for 3-4 hours to filter all the remaining water. Remove the cloth, enjoy the paneer.