Paneer

Name: Paneer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes approx. 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¼ tsp oil, to grease the base of the pan; 65 ml (2¼ fl oz/¼ cup) distilled white vinegar; 1.5 litres (5 pints/10½ cups) whole (full-fat) milk (at least 3% fat)

Preparation info

Makes approx.
500 g

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

Sanjana Feasts

By Sanjana Modha

Published 2024

About

Soft and squidgy homemade paneer for curries, paratha fillings, chilli paneer, samosas and more. This simple recipe includes tips for making fresh paneer that tastes like it just came from the dairywala.

Ingredients

65 ml (2¼ fl oz/¼ cup) distilled white vinegar
¼

Asia
India
Condiment
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

In a bowl or jug (pitcher), stir the vinegar into 200 ml (7 fl oz/scant 1 cup) water.
Use kitchen paper dipped in the oil to grease the base of a saucepan. This stops the milk from burning on the bottom. Pour the milk into the pan and warm over a