By Homemade Paneer (Cottage Cheese) is soft and fresh and tastes delicious. It is any day better than store bought Paneer.
Happy Monday!!! I hope you had a great Halloween weekend. 😀
I surely did!! I spent my halloween weekend on a beautiful island called Isle of Wight. Its a small island on the southern English Coast. It was 45 minutes Ferry ride from Portsmouth. What a Gorgeous place. Absolutely picturisque…
The Needles.. What a Marvellous place!! Stunning views of the clear blue sea and the different coloured sand mountains below. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
I really enjoyed the long walks on the beautiful beach.. 😀
We spent a few hours at the Seaview Wildlife. The moment you walk in the park a massive group of ducks and geese all ready to eat grains out of your hand. Ahh I was smitten by their quacks and waddle. I simply loved every moment spent in that park.
Look at this little ducky.. Isn’t it cute… 🙂
Boo!!! Scared.. Haha.. Well its was Halloween after all… 😀 😀
Today its not a recipe.. It is just a simple tutorial on How to make Paneer (Cottage cheese). It is dead simple to make… Homemade Paneer is any day better than store bought Paneer. Its soft and fresh and tastes delicious.
All you require for making Paneer is good quality Whole Milk, Lime or Lemon juice and a Muslin cloth or a tea towel or a cheese cloth.
In a large thick bottom pot pour 2 litres of milk and heat it on a medium heat stirring frequently to avoid burning the bottom.
Bring the milk to a gentle boil.
Now add around 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the milk and stir continuously. It will slowly start to curdle. (If you see that the milk is not separating, add another tablespoon of lemon juice and boost up the heat. The milk will separate)
Stir gently. Within in no time you will see the curds and the whey separate. Perfect!!
Line a colander with a muslin cloth or cheesecloth. Now remove the pot from the heat. Pour the the content carefully in to the muslin cloth lined colander. Run cold water over it to remove the lemon flavour. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Now transfer it onto a large plate and shape it as a disk and then fold the muslin cloth tightly around the curd to form a neat disk. Place another plate on top of the cheese and weigh it down with something heavy like a heavy pot or a stone pestle and motor or cans of beans.
Let it sit for around 30 minutes to an hour and your beautiful soft Homemade Paneer is ready.
- 2 litres Whole milk
- 2-3 tablespoon lemon
- muslin cloth or cheese cloth
- Firstly line a colander with Muslin cloth.
- In a large bottom pot heat 2 litres of milk on medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning the milk in the bottom.
- Bring it to a gentle boil.
- When it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and add 2 tablespoons of lemon. Stir gently while adding the lemon. (If the milk doesn't separate, add another tablespoon of lemon and boost up the heat a little, the milk will separate.)
- Now you will see the curd and the whey separate.
- Remove the pot from the heat and carefully pour it over the muslin cloth. Now run it under cold water for 30 seconds to remove the lemony flavour.
- Squeeze out as much water as possible.
- Now place the muslin cloth with the curd on a plate, shape it like a disc. now gather the muslin cloth tightly together around the curd so that it holds the shape. Place a second plate on top of the wrapped up cheese and weigh it down with a heavy pot or a heavy stone pestle and motor or some cans of beans.
- Let it sit for around 30 minutes to an hour.
- Unwrap the beautiful soft Homemade Paneer (cottage cheese).
You can make various Indian Dishes with this. I had previously made Paneer with Potato and Peas and Kashmiri style Paneer in Tomato and Fennel sauce.
Hope you enjoyed this Homemade Paneer Tutorial.. 🙂
Bon Appetit!
suzanne
November 3, 2014Love paneer and never knew how simply it is to make. Will give this a try.
Danielle
November 4, 2014I’ve never made cottage cheese before, but I’m definitely interested after this post! Love the step by step tutorial, those are always so helpful.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
November 4, 2014Sounds like you had a great weekend, Arpita! This cottage cheese looks so creamy and delicious! I’ve never even thought to make my own before, so I’m loving this recipe! And your tutorial sounds fantastic!
Josefine {The Smoothie Lover}
November 4, 2014What a gorgeous place! I wish I could go there right now.
And this cheese sounds so good. I really want to try and make my own cottage cheese soon. Thanks for sharing!
Annie @Maebells
November 4, 2014What a beautiful place!! It looks amazing, certainly the perfect place to spend a weekend!
Mira
November 4, 2014I’m glad you had a nice weekend Arpita! Homemade cottage cheese sounds great! Will have to try it ! Pinning!
Karen
November 4, 2014This is awesome! Do you have to use whole milk in order for this to work? I love cottage cheese!
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong
November 12, 2014Hey Karen, yes semi skimmed milk will work well too.. you will get amazing results.. 😀 Hope you give it a try..
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen
November 4, 2014Oh my gosh Arpita! I had no idea you could make this at home! What a great idea! Pinned! Oh yes, and I loved all the other photos too – nice share!
Manali @ CookWithManali
November 4, 2014I always make my paneer at home, it is really so simple to make plus tastes so much better than store bought! The paneer looks gorgeous Arpita and lovely pictures, looks like you had a great weekend!
marcie
November 4, 2014Beautiful photos of your trip, and I love the peacock! DIY recipes are the best, and this looks too easy not to make at home. Great recipe!
cheri
November 4, 2014Hi Arpita, Looks like an amazing little island you visited, great photos. I had no idea that paneer was so easy to make. Looks delicious!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat.
November 4, 2014I’ve always wanted to try making homemade cheese, but haven’t gotten to it yet. Definitely on the list of things to try soon! This made it look nice and easy!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking
November 5, 2014You make it look so easy! I was just wondering this evening during my run, if cottage cheese was easy to make. I was wondering it because I ate some right before I ran and my stomach wasn’t happy. But I love it! Pinned! I must try it! Gorgeous pictures from your vacation, btw! It doesn’t even look like you are still in the US!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic
November 5, 2014Wow these pictures are breathtaking. I need a little getaway myself. I love paneer but have never even thought about making it myself . I’m glad to see this recipe and can’t wait to try it.
Anna @ shenANNAgans
November 6, 2014Ooooo…. I’ve never made cottage cheese before, I really should, I freakin love the stuff. 🙂 Great tute too, bookmarking for holiday cooking festivities. Cant wait!
Shashi @ runninsrilankan
November 6, 2014I had no idea paneer was so easy to make – thanks so much for this helpful tutorial!
Ashley
November 7, 2014Oh wow – what a pretty looking place! Such gorgeous views!
And I love this tutorial. I keep meaning to try to make my own cheese of any kind and just haven’t made it happen yet!
Isadora
November 7, 2014An island sounds like the perfect place to spend Halloween! It looks so beautiful! I don’t think I’ve ever had paneer before, but I haven’t met a cheese I didn’t like, so I’m guessing I would love this cheese 🙂
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen
November 7, 2014I love Indian dishes with Paneer (Palak Paneer is one of my fav’s!). This sounds delicious! And spending Halloween on an island sounds wonderful 🙂
marcela
November 10, 2014oh wow! Your recipe sounds perfect for me! I’ve never prepared cheese myself! Such a great idea! Thank you!
traditionallymodernfood
November 12, 2014Wow homemade paneer I m in:-)
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
November 12, 2014Wow, the photos look amazing from the island! Love that you are sharing a tutorial for homemade paneer! I would love to try my hand at making cheese 🙂
Traci | Vanilla And Bean
November 13, 2014What a beautiful trip! I hope to travel that was in the not too distant future.
I wold have never thought to do make paneer! Thank you for your helpful tutorial, Arpita! I’ve not done this before but need to give it a go… your kashmiri recip looks divine!