Homemade Paneer

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Ingredients

• 2 liters of full-fat milk
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tap water
• Half a teaspoon of salt
• Fresh coriander
• Red chilies
• Ginger

Instructions

1. Heat 2 liters of full-fat milk in a pan on medium heat until it is close to boiling.
2. For the lemon paneer: Add the juice of 1 lemon slowly to the hot milk while stirring gently until the milk solids separate. Let it rest for 5 minutes on low heat.
3. For the vinegar paneer: Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar with 1 tablespoon of tap water. Add this mixture slowly to another pan of hot milk while stirring until the milk solids separate.
4. Strain the paneer using a muslin cloth, collect the liquid (whey) for other uses, and press the paneer for an hour with a weight on top.
5. Optionally, add chopped coriander, red chilies, ginger, and salt to another pan of hot milk before adding lemon juice slowly to create a flavored paneer.
6. Let the paneer set in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days before using.
7. Cut and enjoy the homemade paneer in various dishes.

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